eye colour
Genetic trait visible
Eye colour is the pigmentation of the iris, ranging from brown and hazel to green, blue, and grey.
It's determined by genetics and the amount of melanin present.
Eye colour often appears in physical descriptions and on identification documents: She had striking green eyes.
Also spelled eye color.
Eye's pigmented disc
- hazelWarm brownish-green hue
- amberHardened ancient tree secretion
- brownDark earth tone
- bluePrimary color; also sad
green · grey · violet · hue · pigment · shade · tint · saturation
Natural coloring compound
- alleleGene variant at one locus
- dominantHaving superior influence
- recessiveMasked unless paired identically
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
heredity · phenotype · genotype · chromosome · gene · polygenic · mutation · variation
Deeply holding one's attention
- alluringPowerfully appealing
- mesmerizingCompletely capturing one's attention
- strikingNoticeably impressive
- piercingPenetrating or very sharp
soulful · expressive · luminous · sparkling · radiant · enchanting · stunning · dreamy
Profound moral wickedness
- superstitionBaseless belief in omens
- luckChance affecting outcomes
- envyResentful longing for another's
- symbolismRepresenting concepts through images
trustworthiness · innocence · wisdom · folklore · mysticism · omen · amulet · talisman
Readily identifiable, set apart
- uniqueOnly one exists
- recognizableAble to be identified
- characteristicDistinguishing quality or trait
- identifyingDetermining what something is
memorable · description · passport · portrait · self-image · ethnic · racial · regional
iris
Eye's pigmented disc
blue · green · grey · violet · hue · pigment · shade · tint · saturation · depth
melanin
Natural coloring compound
- alleleGene variant at one locus
- dominantHaving superior influence
- recessiveMasked unless paired identically
inheritance · heredity · phenotype · genotype · chromosome · gene · polygenic · mutation · variation · ancestry
captivating
Deeply holding one's attention
- alluringPowerfully appealing
- mesmerizingCompletely capturing one's attention
- strikingNoticeably impressive
piercing · soulful · expressive · luminous · sparkling · radiant · enchanting · stunning · dreamy · smoldering
evil
Profound moral wickedness
- superstitionBaseless belief in omens
- luckChance affecting outcomes
- envyResentful longing for another's
symbolism · trustworthiness · innocence · wisdom · folklore · mysticism · omen · amulet · talisman · protection
distinctive
Readily identifiable, set apart
- uniqueOnly one exists
- recognizableAble to be identified
- characteristicDistinguishing quality or trait
identifying · memorable · description · passport · portrait · self-image · ethnic · racial · regional · Nordic