The baby's eyes slowly fluttered open and closed.

Meaning: The baby was starting to wake up and look around.

Choice of Words: Slowly means at a low speed or in a gradual manner. Fluttered means to move or wave quickly and lightly. Open means not shut or closed. Closed means shut or not open.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Baby's eyes fluttered closed in sweet slumber.
• Open books, open minds, open doors.
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• He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
• I closed my eyes and listened to the sounds of nature.
• He closed his eyes and smiled.
• She put down her book and closed her eyes.
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• She closed her eyes and drifted to sleep.