moony

adjective

Definition of moonynext
as in dreamy

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Recent Examples of moony Malinauskas opened the second box, which contained a Bell & Ross Regulateur with a big, moony face and a stainless-steel bezel. — Susan Orlean, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2019 Yet, Bronson still stood out, with his alternately creepy and moony portrayal of a man biding his time dating Wood’s mother while vying for the younger woman’s attention. — Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moony
  1. dreamy
  2. nostalgic
  3. sentimental
  4. mawkish
  5. saccharine
  6. drippy
  7. maudlin
  8. sugary
Adjective
  • Some of our favorites include Loulou de Saison’s suede jacket, Dôen’s dreamy floral dress, and Khaite’s day-to-night midi skirt.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Shop more fluffy comforters below, including a design with dual cooling sides, a $22 bedding set steal, and a dreamy textured fleece style.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of dreamy
Adjective
  • To add a cozy, nostalgic element to your home, the designers are sharing the top color combinations that are making a comeback.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
  • White suggests nuts, popcorn, bite-size desserts, cheese boards, or, of course, nostalgic candy.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of nostalgic
Adjective
  • Zendaya’s mom rang in the actress’s 30th birthday with a sentimental Instagram post.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Caregiving is hard work Caregiving for an aging parent is not sentimental.
    — Jim King, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of sentimental
Adjective
  • Elordi’s performance is a fine one, but any emotional current from the screen to the audience is made choppy by mawkish blasts to the past, Hig at the edge of his bed, head in hands.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The sounds are chintzy and soaked in reverb, like a mawkish ’80s ballad rewritten from memory, and the whole thing slowly falls apart and fades out like an old track by the Field.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 24 June 2026
Definition of mawkish
Adjective
  • Together, the notes create a gourmand that feels light and fluffy rather than dense or saccharine—sweet, but never overwhelming.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • At most points in American history, these would have read as pretty anodyne, even saccharine.
    — Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of saccharine
Adjective
  • The Flo Shutoff system from Moen connects to your pipes and detects leaks—from drippy pipes to massive bursts—and automatically closes the main valve to prevent flooding damage.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Uncle Jimmy hung back by the drippy windows at the rear of the kitchen nursing a Schlitz.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of drippy
Adjective
  • Except that’s precisely what awards shows are terrible at — those hammy yuk-yuk sketches, or weepy maudlin moments, that struggle to celebrate the industry by interlacing the show with a theatrical insert.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
  • That’s when the movie takes a direction that’s both maudlin in the true sense of the word and ultimately even sanctimonious regarding the heroine’s sudden redemption.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Definition of maudlin
Adjective
  • The result is an excellent rum to use in a classic Daiquiri, with fresh tropical fruit and oaky barrel notes that work well with the drink’s sugary sweetness and sour lime.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Replacing sugary coffee with unsweetened green tea and cinnamon can be a healthier choice for managing blood sugar and overall health.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of sugary

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“Moony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moony. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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