A glassy film of moisture across the eyes as emotion rises toward the surface.
Recalling a lost friend a person falls quiet as the eyes begin to shine with welling tears. The feeling rises faster than the words can manage, catching the person before they can speak.
Welling signals strong feeling, whether grief, gratitude, relief or overwhelm. The exact moment the eyes brim usually marks the memory or thought that touched the person most.
Wind, tiredness and irritation cause watering eyes, so read the emotional context with care. Not every shine in the eyes is emotion, and a cold draught can do the same.
A reddening of the face caused by a rush of blood, usually beyond conscious control.
ExploreA widening of the pupils that can accompany interest, attraction or heightened arousal.
ExploreRed patches that appear on the neck and chest under stress or strong emotion.
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