History Main / DrearyHalfLiddedEyes

* In ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse'', both Luna and Lori are often seen with half lids. The former has an aloof and chill CoolBigSis attitude, while the latter is either for annoyance at her younger siblings, smug arrogance towards them or seductive towards her boyfriend Bobby. It also shows [[ColorCodedCharacters that they both wear eyeshadow matching their clothes.]]

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* ''Webcomic/{{Paranatural}}'': Max is a snarky and cynical lad who is often drawn with half-lidded eyes to reflect his attitude. His character profile lists "scowling" as one of his favored activities.

In anime, these are known as "Jitome Eyes." Compare ExhaustedEyebags, TaremeEyes, TsurimeEyes, and EyesAlwaysShut. Often paired with the expression of the PerpetualFrowner or SmugSmiler. Combine with FascinatingEyebrow and TwinkleSmile, and you get the DreamWorksFace. Not to be confused with EyeCam, which is often from a dreary character's point of view.

In anime, these are known as "Jitome Eyes." Compare ExhaustedEyebags, TaremeEyes, TsurimeEyes, and EyesAlwaysShut. Often paired with the expression of the PerpetualFrowner or SmugSmiler. Combine with FascinatingEyebrow and TwinkleSmile, and you get the DreamWorksFace.

* In ''WesternAnimation/InvaderZim'', the Almighty Tallest Red and Purple's eyes are almost always half-lidded. They are categorized as smug, snarky, and exhausted by Zim's antics.

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A style of drawing eyes with a straight horizontal line at the top or through the middle, so they look half-closed. This gives the character an instant tired or bored look, and is the trademark gaze of the SleepyHead, HeavySleeper, or DeadpanSnarker in animation. Someone giving a cynical remark will often lower their eyelids in between rolling their eyes. This projects an air of nonchalance as all the eye muscles are relaxed, either because the character has a devil-may-care personality or is just too tired to care. [[TheStoner Stoner]] characters often have these eyes as well, to emphasize their spaced-out nature. However, the look can also be used by a character trying to be seductive or lecherous, often known as "the bedroom eyes" in this context. Eyebrows can either be arched for a relaxed look or furrowed for a snide look. If [[FascinatingEyebrow one eyebrow is raised]], it creates a sly or knowing look. And if someone's pulling a quality EyebrowWaggle, their eyelids are almost always half-closed.

A style of drawing eyes with a straight horizontal line at the top or through the middle, so they look half-closed. This gives the character an instant tired or bored look, and is the trademark gaze of the SleepyHead, HeavySleeper, or DeadpanSnarker in animation. Someone giving a cynical remark will often lower their eyelids in between rolling their eyes. This projects an air of nonchalance as all the eye muscles are relaxed, either because the character has a devil-may-care personality or is just too tired to care. [[TheStoner Stoner]] characters often have these eyes as well, to emphasize their spaced-out nature. However, the look can also be used by a character trying to be seductive or lecherous, often known as "the bedroom eyes" in this context. Eyebrows can either be arched for a relaxed look or furrowed for a snide look. If [[FascinatingEyebrow one eyebrow is raised]], it creates a sly or knowing look.

* Louie Duck from ''WesternAnimation/Ducktales2017'' is often seen with these to allude to his sly nature.

In anime, these are known as "Jitome Eyes." Compare ExhaustedEyebags, TaremeEyes, TsurimeEyes, and EyesAlwaysShut. Often paired with the expression of the PerpetualFrowner. Also a crucial component of the DreamWorksFace.

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* Franchise/TheMuppets

* A lot of the villagers in the ''Videogame/AnimalCrossing'' series have a default half lidded gaze, many of them belong to the (big surprise) Lazy Villagers such as Punchy and Tucker. The "smug" type, such as Ed and Rodney, is probably the second most common. Other villagers with other personality types have this sleepy eye look too, including Agent S, Sally, Boots, Bea, Charlise, and few others. For the NPC side, we have Tom Nook, Sable, Booker, and Franklin.

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* ''WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes''

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* Professor Venomous from WesternAnimation/OKKOLetsBeHeroes has half-lidded eyes of the DeadpanSnarker variety. He has a [[TheComicallySerious serious]] demeanor, and generally speaks in a ColdHam manner. His half-lidded eyes also make his [[ExcessiveEvilEyeshadow eye makeup]] visible, emphasizing his deliberately [[MrFanservice attractive appearance]].

In anime, these are known as "Jitome Eyes." Compare TaremeEyes, TsurimeEyes, and EyesAlwaysShut. Often paired with the expression of the PerpetualFrowner. Also a crucial component of the DreamWorksFace.

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