eyelids

Lashes grow here

Eyelids are the folds of skin that close over the eyes.

They protect the eye and spread moisture across its surface with each blink.

Heavy eyelids signal drowsiness: I could barely keep my eyelids open.

Drooping eyelids may indicate fatigue, aging, or medical conditions.

Cosmetics and surgery often focus on the eyelids as expressive features of the face.

movement

blink

Rapid lid movement

  • winkBrief one-eyed closure
  • flutterRapid light movement
  • batFlying mammal or sports club

flicker · squint · twitch · close · shut · droop · sag · snap · clamp · scrunch

anatomy

tarsal

Of the ankle

blepharoplasty · stye · blepharitis · lagophthalmos · epicanthus

sleep

drowsy

Nearly falling asleep

shut · rest · slumber · dreams · insomnia · fatigue · nap · doze · REM · fluttering

cosmetics

eyeshadow

Tinted lid cosmetic

blend · glitter · shimmer · matte · palette · applicator · brush · makeup · kohl · kajal

expression

hooded

Having a fabric headpiece

sleepy · sultry · bedroom eyes · doe-eyed · droopy · lowered · demure · coy · seductive · suspicious

protection

shield

Handheld defensive armor

  • barrierObstruction preventing passage
  • coverProtect by overlaying
  • guardWatchful defensive attention

screen · filter · dust · debris · reflex · bright light · irritants · moisture · lubrication · windshield

Categories
Opposites
presence/absence of eye covering

eyelidseyelidless

Without eye covers

lidless · open eyes

facial features near eyes

eyelidseyebrows

Hair above eyes

brow ridge · eye sockets

Phrases
Family

eyelid

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G