Children listened intently, eyes wide with awe.

Meaning: This means that the children were paying close attention to the story and were very impressed by it.

Choice of Words: Children means young people, usually younger than 18 years old. Listened intently means paid close attention to what was being said. Eyes wide with awe means their eyes were open wide because they were very impressed or surprised.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Boy listened intently, eyes wide open.
• Children listened, eyes wide with wonder.
• The children listened intently to the story.
• He listened intently to the teacher's words.
• She listened intently to the teacher's explanation.
• The audience listened intently, captivated by her performance.
• Clouds whispered secrets, moon listened intently.
• The team listened intently, hanging on every word.
• The animals in the jungle listened intently.
• He listened intently for a sound.