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
  • These sheer, almond-shaped, pink French tip nails are dreamy.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • There’s nothing quite like waking up in a dreamy hotel bed complete with luxurious linens spritzed with a scent that reminds you of your favorite getaway.
    — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of dreamy
Adjective
  • Amid the allure of international jet-setters, luxury aficionados, art enthusiasts, and avant-garde travelers, five-star Hôtel Lou Pinet offers a serene retreat that captures nostalgic charm and the essence of bohemian chic.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • This nostalgic tradition, which calls for a bit of patience, belongs on every old-fashioned summer bucket list.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of nostalgic
Adjective
  • At its deepest level, this work is fueled by unconditional love—not sentimental or passive love but love as discipline, courage and commitment.
    — Yujia Zhu, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The Freakier Friday star also reflected on turning 40 in a sentimental Instagram post.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of sentimental
Adjective
  • 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
  • The book’s final section, comprising a reunion at a funeral, could have been mawkish but instead is moving … A riveting tale.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Definition of mawkish
Adjective
  • Overdo it, and your recipe becomes too saccharine.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • With a minimal, yet still impactful, pastel floral design, the rug hedges its saccharine design with ample negative space.
    — Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
Definition of saccharine
Adjective
  • Upstate, all the drippy humidity and congested traffic of the city dissolves into a placid breeze.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
  • Donut peaches are usually palm-sized and easy to polish off in a few drippy, delightful bites.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Definition of drippy
Adjective
  • 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
  • Highly earnest—sometimes even maudlin—the show is a throwback to the serial medical dramas that were omnipresent in the nineties and twenty-tens.
    — David S. Wallace, New Yorker, 16 May 2026
Definition of maudlin
Adjective
  • Ours fold in extra mini marshmallows, for pockets of sugary goodness.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • To keep cool, Hillman recommends that people drink plenty of fluids, while avoiding sugary or caffeinated drinks.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of sugary

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“Moony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moony. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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