sad eyes
Forlorn facial feature
Sad eyes are eyes that convey sorrow, melancholy, or wistfulness through their expression—often described as drooping, moist, or lacking brightness.
The phrase frequently appears as a fixed descriptor for people or animals whose faces naturally suggest sadness regardless of actual mood: She had those sad eyes that made you want to comfort her.
Dogs, especially basset hounds and bloodhounds, are often said to have sad eyes.
In romantic contexts, sad eyes evoke vulnerability or heartbreak: He looked at her with those sad eyes.
- tearfulProne to weeping
- melancholySubdued, lasting sadness
- longingIntense, persistent desire
- wistfulSadly longing for something
- glisteningReflecting light softly
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