squints
Peers through slits
Squints is the verb form of squint—to partially close the eyes, typically to see better or react to bright light: She squints at the fine print.
A squint is also an informal term for a quick look: Let me have a squint at that.
In British usage, squint can mean crooked or askew: That picture frame is squint.
Radiance from our star
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- glareFierce stare or brightness
- shadeDarkness from blocked light
- blindingPainfully intense light
dazzling · sunbeam · shielding · visor · sunglasses · polarized · reflection · midday
Blurry distance vision
- nearsightedPoor distance vision
- farsightedAnticipating future needs
- glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
- blurryIndistinct, lacking definition
astigmatism · contacts · spectacles · optometrist · prescription · reading · distance · focusing
Constricted water passage
- crinklesFine irregular folds
- half-closedPartly shut, partly open
- slitsNarrow linear openings
- puckersContracts into wrinkles
scrunches · tightens · wrinkles · furrowed · eyelids · facial · grimace · wince
Those of equal status
- examinesLooks at thoroughly
- studiesLearns through examination
- inspectsReviews for quality
- readsInterprets written symbols
deciphers · focuses · concentrates · strains · puzzles · discerns · faded · illegible
Inclined to question claims
- doubtfulUncertain of truth
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- waryGuardedly alert
- distrustfulLacking faith in others
side-eye · dubious · incredulous · leery · mistrustful · appraising · assessing · judging
sunlight
Radiance from our star
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- glareFierce stare or brightness
- shadeDarkness from blocked light
blinding · dazzling · sunbeam · shielding · visor · sunglasses · polarized · reflection · midday · desert
myopia
Blurry distance vision
- nearsightedPoor distance vision
- farsightedAnticipating future needs
- glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
blurry · astigmatism · contacts · spectacles · optometrist · prescription · reading · distance · focusing · strain
narrows
Constricted water passage
- crinklesFine irregular folds
- half-closedPartly shut, partly open
- slitsNarrow linear openings
puckers · scrunches · tightens · wrinkles · furrowed · eyelids · facial · grimace · wince · flinch
peers
Those of equal status
reads · deciphers · focuses · concentrates · strains · puzzles · discerns · faded · illegible
skeptical
Inclined to question claims
- doubtfulUncertain of truth
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- waryGuardedly alert
distrustful · side-eye · dubious · incredulous · leery · mistrustful · appraising · assessing · judging · unconvinced
- eye squintPartially closing the eyelids