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MOONY (moonier, mooniest)
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Irregular inflected forms: moonier , mooniest
, mooniest Dictionary entry overview: What does moony mean?
• MOONY (adjective)
The adjective MOONY has 2 senses:
1. lighted by moonlight
2. dreamy in mood or nature
Familiarity information: MOONY used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lighted by moonlight
Synonyms:
moonlit; moony
Context example:
the moonlit landscape
Derivation:
Moon (the light of the Moon)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Dreamy in mood or nature
Synonyms:
dreamy; moony; woolgathering
Context example:
a woolgathering moment
Similar:
inattentive (showing a lack of attention or care)
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