Synonyms for

Eyes

Verb / aɪz / Another word for eyes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Eyes are the organs in your face that you use to see.

Synonyms & similar words

eyeball center oculus heart eye centre optic middle peepers orbs sight gaze stare lookers optics view vision watch observe behold regard scan scrutinize perceive spot spy discern see

Synonyms by register

Formal

orbs visual organs optic nerves

Informal

peepers windows to the soul gaze

Literary

orbs lamps windows

Antonyms

blindness ignorance unawareness oblivion

Common collocations

  • blue eyes
  • brown eyes
  • catch someone's eye
  • eyes wide open
  • eyes closed
  • eyes on the prize
  • eyes of a child

Word family

noun eye
verb eye
adjective eyed
adverb eyed

Usage note

While 'eyes' is the plural of 'eye', it is often used metaphorically to refer to perception or attention. Be mindful of context when using informal synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. I have brown eyes.
  2. She closed her eyes and went to sleep.
  3. My eyes hurt from staring at the computer for too long.
  4. The doctor checked my eyes during the exam.
  5. I saw a beautiful sunset with my own eyes.

Quotes

  • The eyes are the windows to the soul.
  • The face is a picture of the mind with the eyes as its interpreter.
  • The eyes indicate the antiquity of the soul.

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