half-closed

British  

adjective

1. partially closed

   with half-closed eyes

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Example Sentences

Constructed from blocks of shadow and light, it’s a space of geometric precision and perspectival perfection, but also one of uncertain emotion and narrative mystery: the painting on his easel is turned away from us; a half-closed door hides a room beyond.

From New York Times

The companies might be spending big to eliminate the cost of low-paid drivers but, as my experience with the half-closed door shows, operations are far from human-free.

From BBC

As Nelson, pale with her steel blue eyes half-closed and crumpled on her side on a stretcher, was rolled into the house, the nurses unloaded their gear.

From New York Times

According to Shitemi, the idea derived from the notion of a “half-closed hand,” as if the building were “holding the kids safe.”

From New York Times

Her transformation shows in the animation: Early on, she runs like a fussy child, eyes half-closed.

From New York Times