"saucer-eyed" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more saucer-eyed [comparative], most saucer-eyed [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} saucer-eyed (comparative more saucer-eyed, superlative most saucer-eyed)
  1. Having round, wide-open eyes, naturally or from an expression of fear, astonishment, etc. Categories (topical): Eye Synonyms: moon-eyed, owly-eyed, wide-eyed Related terms: saucer eyes

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