Eyelash

usgb/ˈaɪlæʃ/
noun

The line of small hairs that grow at the edge of the eye.

She has long, dark eyelashes.
Visual representation of "eyelash" - The line of small hairs that grow at the edge of the eye.

Often appears as...

  • long eyelashes
  • fake eyelashes
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Cultural Beauty Standard

In many cultures, long and thick eyelashes are considered beautiful and are often accentuated with makeup.

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Her eyelashes were enhanced by mascara for the photoshoot.
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Emotional Expression

Eyelashes can be used to express emotions like surprise or flirtation when one bats their eyelashes.

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She batted her eyelashes playfully at her crush.
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Descriptive Imagery

Describing someone’s eyelashes can create a vivid image of them, useful in storytelling and character descriptions.

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His gaze was intense, framed by thick, unruly eyelashes.
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