くりっ

adverb taking the 'to' particle

round and cute (eyes); perfectly round and clear

Describes eyes that are large, round, and cute, often with a sparkling or clear quality. Used with と and verbs like する or なる.

See also: くりくり

• 彼かの女じょの目めはくりっとしていて、とてもかわいい。

  Her eyes are round and cute, very adorable.

• 子こ犬いぬのくりっとした目めに見みつめられた。

  I was gazed at by the puppy's round, cute eyes.

adverb taking the 'to' particle

vividly moving (eyes); in a lively manner

Describes eyes moving quickly and expressively, often with a sense of liveliness or curiosity. Also used with と.

• 彼かれはくりっと目めを動うごかして、周まわりを見み回まわした。

  He moved his eyes vividly and looked around.

• 子こ供どもがくりっとした目めで質しつ問もんした。

  The child asked a question with lively, moving eyes.