wide eyes

language: en

definitions

  1. A physical description referring to eyes that are opened wider than usual, exposing more of the sclera.
    en: A physical description referring to eyes that are opened wider than usual, exposing more of the sclera.
  2. Used to describe an expression of sudden surprise, shock, or astonishment caused by unexpected events.
    en: Used to describe an expression of sudden surprise, shock, or astonishment caused by unexpected events.
  3. Indicating a state of fear, terror, or extreme anxiety manifested through the widening of the eyes.
    en: Indicating a state of fear, terror, or extreme anxiety manifested through the widening of the eyes.
  4. Conveying a sense of childlike wonder, fascination, or intense curiosity about something observed.
    en: Conveying a sense of childlike wonder, fascination, or intense curiosity about something observed.

examples

  1. The rabbit stood still with wide eyes, listening to every sound.

    The rabbit stood still with wide eyes, listening to every sound.

  2. She stared at the gift with wide eyes, unable to speak.

    She stared at the gift with wide eyes, unable to speak.

  3. The victim looked at the stranger with wide eyes in the dark alley.

    The victim looked at the stranger with wide eyes in the dark alley.

  4. The children visited the aquarium with wide eyes at the colorful fish.

    The children visited the aquarium with wide eyes at the colorful fish.