His eyelids fluttered as he drifted into slumber.

Meaning: He started to close his eyes and fall asleep.

Choice of Words: Eyelids are the thin pieces of skin that cover your eyes. Fluttered means to move quickly and lightly. Slumber is a formal word for sleep.

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Related Expressions

• Lullaby hums, eyelids droop, slumber nears.
• Eyes closed, they drifted into slumber.
• As evening approached, the meadow slowly drifted into slumber.
• Content, the dog drifted into a peaceful slumber.
• I drifted into a deep and dreamless slumber.
• Turtle closed eyes, drifted into peaceful slumber.
• Purring softly, the cat drifted into slumber.
• Soft lullaby, baby's eyelids flutter.
• Her eyelids felt heavy as she woke up.
• My eyelids grow heavy as I surrender to sleep's embrace.