wide with

Frequency: 6.762.9 per million words

Used to describe eyes wide open due to an emotion (e.g., fear, surprise).

widewide + PREPOSITION

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with

Examples (10)

  • Their eyes were wide with fear.
  • Her eyes grew wide with surprise.
  • His mouth was wide with a silent scream of terror.
  • The child's eyes were wide with wonder.
  • They stared, eyes wide with disbelief.
  • She looked at him, her eyes wide with concern.
  • The audience watched, eyes wide with anticipation.
  • His eyes went wide with shock.
  • Their eyes were wide with excitement as they opened the presents.
  • He watched the magic trick, his eyes wide with amazement.