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okay so im struggling to word this, but like, eye (descriptions?) but not like color or looks, i mean like when books says "her eyes fluttered closed", "half lidded" and stuff like that. i have no idea how to use these, and no idea how they work

Illustrating Emotion with Eyes/Eye Movements

Eyes and eye movements, along with other aspects of facial expression and body language, can play a big role in indicating the emotion a character might be feeling in response to something they're thinking or experiencing.

Eye movements can be divided into three types:

- eyeballs - eyelids - eyebrows

Here are some things eye movements can indicate:

Eyes that brighten – acceptance

Eye contact – acceptance, admiration/adoration (prolonged eye contact), agitation (avoiding eye contact)

Eyes that twinkle – mischief, adoration

Eyes that harden – anger

Eyes that glaze over – boredom

Eyes that dart back and forth – anxiety, fear, disbelief

Eye that gleams – confidence

Eyes that glance furtively – desire, romantic interest

Eyes filled with tears – intense sadness or happiness

Eyes that look down/away – discomfort, guilt, uncertainty

Eyes that wander – boredom, indifference

Eye contact that’s broken – insecurity, discomfort, guilt

Eye contact that’s unsteady – vulnerable

Eyes that gaze longingly – loneliness, wistfulness, nostalgia

Eyes that seem to flicker or spark – rage

Eyes that are “doe-like” – innocence

Eyes that appear dull – stunned, exhaustion

Eyes that roll - annoyance, disbelief

Eyes that stare into the middle distance - deep in thought

Eyes that glance upward to right or left - thought

Eyelids that widen – amazement/surprise/shock

Eyelids that narrow – suspicion, scorn

Eyelids that blink rapidly – appalled, disbelief

Eyelids that don’t blink – courage, determination

Eyelids that flutter – pleasure, coy

Eyelids that close – defeat, frustration,

Eyelids that clamp shut – anger

Eyelids that are half-lidded – pleasure, lust, desire, exhaustion

Eyelids that squeeze shut – panic, intense fear

Eyelids that close gently, lightly – relief

Eyebrows that rise together – amazement/surprise/shock

Eyebrows that wiggle – teasing, suggestive

Eyebrows that draw/knit together – concern

Eyebrows that crumple/furrow – confusion

Eyebrows that rise in question – hopefulness

Eyebrow that rises alone – skepticism, satisfaction

Eyebrows that lower – wariness

Eyebrows that wrinkle or crease – worry

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I hope that helps!

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