Synonyms of dewy

dewy

adjective

ˈdü-ē 

as in naive

lacking in worldly wisdom or informed judgment

another version of the story of the dewy small-town youths hoping to make it in the big city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• naive
• innocent
• simple
• inexperienced
• green
• immature
• primitive
• uncritical
• naïve
• unworldly
• unsophisticated
• ingenuous
• unsuspicious
• unsuspecting
• wide-eyed
• dewy-eyed
• unknowing
• childish
• unwary
• simpleminded
• aw-shucks
• trustful
• naif
• naïf
• trusting
• idealistic
• childlike
• believing
• callow
• careless
• credulous
• impractical
• gullible
• susceptible
• unrealistic
• raw
• unguarded
• heedless
• thoughtless
• beguiled
• gullable
• duped
• gulled
• tricked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sophisticated
• worldly
• cosmopolitan
• knowing
• critical
• experienced
• cynical
• skeptical
• suspicious
• incredulous
• unconvinced
• careful
• cautious
• watchful
• wary
• realistic
• doubting
• pragmatic
• worldly-wise
• guarded
• leery
• sober
• down-to-earth
• hardheaded
• suspecting
• pragmatical
• leary
• streetwise
• street-smart

Examples of dewy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Each year the trend for beautifully dewy complexions gets a mini glow-up. —Elle Turner, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2024

Videos Community Events Benefits Sign In Vogue Club January 15, 2024 In our latest episode of Career Secrets, skincare maestra Dr. Barbara Sturm shares the secrets to her success—and divulges exclusive tips and routines for radiant, dewy skin. —Condé Nast, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2024

Shiny pop stars on promotional posters displayed various jars and bottles while smirking down at the customers, all of whom had comparably clear, plump, dewy skin. —Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 12 Oct. 2023

The formula offers buildable coverage that blends like a dream, and finishes a natural, dewy semi-matte. —Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2023

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