drooping eyelids

Sagging upper lids

Drooping eyelids are upper eyelids that sag or hang lower than normal, partially covering the eye.

The condition may result from aging, muscle weakness, nerve damage, or fatigue.

Her drooping eyelids gave her a sleepy appearance.

In medical contexts, the condition is called ptosis.

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Enlarged gaze showing surprise

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alertness/energy state

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Alert and enthusiastic

perky · energized · wide awake · piercing gaze · wakeful

emotional expression

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With protruding, widened eyes

goggle-eyed · wild-eyed

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