eye contact
Americannoun
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the act of looking directly into another's eyes.
We never made eye contact at any time during the interview.
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Psychology. a meeting of the eyes of two persons, regarded as a meaningful nonverbal form of communication.
noun
Etymology
Origin of eye contact
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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"I try to give good eye contact, nod to what they're saying and show them I'm engaged," he says.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
In person, Huang subdues his ironic braggadocio with polite eye contact and rolling belly laughs at his own jokes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
"I had a big problem with eye contact - I just wouldn't look anybody in the eye."
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
I liked how he was nice to the server and that his eye contact put me at ease.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
Also, the smirk on her face when we made eye contact as I was carried off the field said it all.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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