ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective
1. : having the eyes widely open
lay wide-eyed, staring … at the flickering lights — Zane Grey
2. : struck with wonder or astonishment : amazed
watched wide-eyed as the handlers drew the reptiles from their containers — American Guide Series: Texas
3. : marked by unsophisticated or uncritical acceptance or admiration : naïve
wide-eyed, idol-worshiping, theatergoers — Leslie Rees
wide-eyed innocence
a wide-eyed belief in the goodness of everybody