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popeyed

/ˈpɒp.aɪd/

Tradução: Descreve uma pessoa com os olhos muito arregalados, geralmente por surpresa, espanto ou olhar fixo e intenso.

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adjective

/ˈpɒp.aɪd/C2formal
  • ptDescreve uma pessoa com os olhos muito arregalados, geralmente por surpresa, espanto ou olhar fixo e intenso.

Describes someone having eyes that are wide open, often due to surprise, amazement, or staring.

  1. Wide-eyed with surpriseB2informal

    Having eyes wide open, often with the mouth slightly open, due to shock, amazement, or astonishment.

    ptDe olhos arregalados

    • The children were popeyed when they saw the magician's trick.
    • He stood popeyed, unable to believe what he had just witnessed.
    • She looked popeyed at the unexpected news.

    Sinônimosagapeamazedastonishedastoundedgoggle-eyedopenmouthedstartledstunned

  2. Having bulging eyesB2informal

    Having eyes that protrude or bulge outward, often as a physical characteristic.

    ptOlhos esbugalhados

    • The cartoon character was drawn with a popeyed expression.
    • Some breeds of fish are naturally popeyed.
    • He had a popeyed appearance due to a medical condition.

    Sinônimosgoggle-eyed

Formas
  • more popeyed comparative form
  • most popeyed superlative form