squinty

Describes eyes that are partly closed, or a person with such eyes, often due to bright light, poor vision, or a habitual expression.

• 🇨🇳形容眼睛半闭或眯成一条缝，或形容人习惯眯着眼睛，常因强光、视力不佳或习惯性表情所致。

1. Characterized by squinting B2 informal

   Having eyes that are partly closed, often due to bright light, poor vision, or a habitual expression.

   • He had a squinty look as he tried to read the small print.
   • The bright sun made her squinty as she walked outside.
   • His squinty eyes gave him a perpetually suspicious appearance.

   🇨🇳眯眼的

   同义词: squint-eyedsquinting

   反义词: open-eyed

2. Suspicious or envious glance C1 informal

   A sideways or narrowed look that suggests doubt, suspicion, or envy.

   • She gave him a squinty look when he made that claim.
   • The child watched the new toy with a squinty, envious gaze.
   • He cast a squinty glance at the competitor's success.

   🇨🇳怀疑或嫉妒的目光

   同义词: distrustfulenviousleerysidelongsuspiciouswary

   反义词: candiddirectfrankopenstraightforward

• squintier comparative form
• squintiest superlative form