eye closing
Lids coming together
Eye closing is the act of shutting one's eyelids, whether involuntary (blinking, sleeping) or deliberate.
In meditation and relaxation contexts, eye closing signals turning attention inward: The guided meditation began with gentle eye closing.
In research settings, eye closing serves as a measurable indicator of drowsiness or fatigue.
- blinkRapid lid movement
- drowsyNearly falling asleep
- sleepyWanting to doze
- lidsRemovable container covers
- shutTo close firmly
squint · rest · fatigue · wink · slumber · deep sleep · tired · heavy · flutter · doze · drifting off · nap · power nap · darkness · relax · beauty rest · dream · lashes
- relaxationrelax, naps, break, rest, calm
- ritual gesturesgenuflect, genuflection, prostration, bowing, kneeling
eye closingstaring
Gazing without break
gazing · watching · ogling · peering · eye contact
eye closingwaking up
Emerging from sleep
perking up · rousing · staying awake · vigilance · alertness
eye, eyes, eyed, eyeing, eyeless, eyelet, close, closes, closed