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5	[[quoteright:300:[[ComicBook/ElfQuest https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/kobw03-17pn23s_6991.JPG]]]]
6	[[caption-width-right:300:She's angry at him. He was already hurting. She realises and that look tells us she understands.]]
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8	->''"Elizabeth could not help observing [...] how frequently Mr. Darcy's eyes were fixed on her. She hardly knew how to suppose that she could be an object of admiration to so great a man; and yet that he should look at her because he disliked her, was still more strange."''
9	-->-- ''Literature/PrideAndPrejudice''
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11	The Meaningful Look is a staple of drama in all visual arts, and is often used in comedy as well. From the regretful smile of TheHero who is about to make [[HeroicSacrifice the Ultimate Sacrifice]] to the wink of the captured rogue to signal his hidden rescuers, much can be said without words. It can indicate a secret, a character knowing more than they let on, or the scene may involve a person in front of whom the character cannot talk openly.
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13	There are two types of Meaningful Look: Between characters, in-universe. Or from the author to the audience via a character, but if the look is BreakingTheFourthWall, that's an AsideGlance.
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15	Because facial expressions are used as a part of communication all the time, this trope is only for examples where the look is used as a substitute for speech or the look conveys a fairly specific message.
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17	Related to FacialDialogue, which is about whole conversations happening silently through expression or characters normally or habitually communicating this way, but Meaningful Look is a single look only. In deciding whether or not to place an example here, consider whether or not the character(s) normally or habitually communicate by Meaningful Looks or whether an entire conversation is being held by looks only. If either is true, the example probably belongs in FacialDialogue instead of here.
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19	The Meaningful Look is a supertrope to:
20	[[index]]
21	* DeathGlare
22	* DeterminedExpression
23	* DisapprovingLook
24	* EatingTheEyeCandy
25	* EyebrowWaggle
26	* EyelashFluttering
27	* FaceNodAction
28	* HeldGaze
29	* KubrickStare
30	* LongingLook
31	* LongLastLook
32	* RevealingHug
33	* SecretMessageWink
34	* TraitorShot
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37	Not to be confused with MeaningfulAppearance.
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39	!!Examples:
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43	[[folder:Anime & Manga]]
44	* Just after her true identity is revealed and she is overpowered in ''Manga/AttackOnTitan'', the gagged [[spoiler: Annie]] pointedly makes eye contact with Eren, who looks ''extremely'' distressed when he sees her seemingly helpless. This is even more obvious in the manga, and serves to highlight the respect they hold for each other. See [[https://attackontitan.fandom.com/wiki/Mercy the SnK wiki for the relevant panels]].
45	* As ''Anime/DeathParade'' is all about communication, there are a couple of these sprinkled throughout the show. The most impactful one happens during the [[https://idiota-dos-gatos.tumblr.com/post/181247912078/decims-smile-was-the-last-thing-that-chiyuki-saw final episode]], where Decim sees his assistant off with his first smile, and is finally able to convey his feelings towards her for the first time.
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48	[[folder:Comics]]
49	* A to-the-audience example occurs in the ''{{ComicBook/ElfQuest}}'' story "Kings of the Broken Wheel" when Ember is about to hit her brother, Suntop, for blatantly insulting her (see page image). She then realises he did it because he's in severe distress and drops her hand (was a fist). The look she gives her brother, combining realisation, pity and concern, is seen only by the reader (Suntop is looking the other way at the time) and so is obviously meant to convey to the reader not only the message that Ember loves her brother but also that this is a stage in her advancing maturity and developing personality.
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52	[[folder:Fan Works]]
53	* ''Fanfic/AbraxasHrodvitnon'': Both Thor and Ghidorah's left head (San-2/Youngest Brother) at one point respectively communicate clear messages to [[AdaptationalHeroism Monster X]] with nothing but their gazes.
54	* ''Fanfic/MuchAdoAboutShakespeareLovesLaboursWon'': After Horatio and Archie are reconciled and sit at the inn in Portsmouth over a mug of ale, they stare intensely at each other for a long, loaded moment. Before that, Archie had inadvertently confessed his love to his friend and fellow officer.
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57	[[folder:Films -- Animation]]
58	* ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueVsTeenTitans'': Shortly after a group of demons attack Raven at the group carnival outing and force Raven to admit that she's been hiding things, Raven pointedly looks away from the other Teen Titans for a while, conveying her shame both for her DarkSecret (that she's part-demon) and for concealing so much information from the rest of the team.
59	* ''WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989'': After destroying Ariel's secret grotto in a fit of blind fury, King Triton pauses as he starts to leave and takes a hard, wistful look back at his daughter sobbing in the midst of the rubble, letting us know that he understood the risk of [[BreakHisHeartToSaveHim hurting her and losing her love just to keep her safe]]. The next time we see him, long after Ariel's disappeared from the sea, the full weight of the situation comes down on him, [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone and he realizes that it was]] [[PyrrhicVictory a risk not worth taking]].
60	* ''WesternAnimation/TurningRed'': When Mei changes her mind about turning into a panda for Tyler's birthday party, her friends share a look that conveys "Are you seeing this?" and "Do you know what this means?" before bursting into ecstatic celebration.
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63	[[folder:Film -- Live Action]]
64	* ''Film/AttackTheBlock'': When Hi-Hatz calls his posse in to get revenge on Moses and company, the two who get into the back of the car share a moment where, without sharing anything except a lingering, information-packed look, they both dive for their seatbelts at the exact same time. This is due to his acute case of DrivesLikeCrazy trumping any macho posturing over not using the things they might otherwise have gone for.
65	* ''{{Film/Braveheart}}'' shows us a masterful use of this trope and reminds everyone that, whatever one thinks of Mr. Gibson's views and personal fixations, he understands the language of cinema. At a wedding ceremony, there is a voice over narration that implies that the king's son, Prince Edward, does not have any love for Princess Isabelle, whom he is marrying, but King Edward Longshanks himself longs for her. Meanwhile, Prince Edward's lover, Phillip, is on hand and watching the ceremony. King Edward Longshanks is quite attracted to the princess, is aware of his son's sexuality, has contempt for his son, and absolutely despises Phillip. Isabelle, meanwhile, has no desire to be a part of this and is trapped. All of this is conveyed to the audience with a few meaningful glances, a bit of physical acting, a glare, some unfortunate gay visual coding, and an awkward kiss within a scene that lasts seconds.
66	* Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse:
67	** ''Film/AvengersInfinityWar'': When Loki calls himself Odinson before Thanos, he turns to look at Thor, and his eyes say it all - it's an expression of brotherly love, an apology [[spoiler:and a good-bye. He dies shortly after.]]
68	** ''Film/AvengersEndgame'': When Carol is knocked out by Thanos using a Power Stone-powered punch, Iron Man is in position to seize the gauntlet. Dr. Strange is jerked into looking at the scene, and wordlessly, pointedly looks at Iron Man. He obviously looks extremely nervous, finally tightening his resolve as his facial expression hardens and he signals '1' with a raised digit, never ever averting his gaze from Tony. The whole body language means "This is the one chance we'll ever get", and Tony realizes why Dr. Strange couldn't tell him details before this moment: [[spoiler:someone has to pull a HeroicSacrifice for everyone else to win. Tony steps up to the challenge and saves the day at the cost of his life.]]
69	** ''Film/SpiderManNoWayHome'': As MCU ComicBook/SpiderMan prepares to [[spoiler:end Green Goblin's life with his own glider]], an alternate webslinger from the [[Film/SpiderManTrilogy Raimi Trilogy]] steps in and [[spoiler:holds the deadly vehicle in place, while looking his younger counterpart deep in the eyes.]] MCU Spider-Man's face exudes [[UnstoppableRage bloodlust and hate]] while Raimiverse's - [[SympathyForTheHero empathy,]] [[OlderAndWiser wisdom,]]and understanding. This beautiful moment between the two ends with the former abandoning his [[MoralEventHorizon unholy intent.]]
70	* Film/MonsterVerse:
71	** ''Film/{{Godzilla\|2014}}'':
72	*** As the male MUTO attacks the Monarch facility in Janjira, [[Characters/MonsterVerseFamilies Joe Brody and his son Ford]] exchange a look before Joe falls from an overpass, knowing something bad is about to happen.
73	*** A skyscraper falls onto Godzilla after he's [[spoiler:killed the male MUTO]] and he locks eyes with Ford. Godzilla gives the awestruck Ford an exhausted but calm look, as if he's thanking Ford for saving his life earlier and acknowledging that they have both been through a lot the past few days.
74	** ''Film/GodzillaKingOfTheMonsters2019'': When he's crippled and near-dead in [[spoiler:the HollowEarth]], [[Characters/MonsterVerseGodzilla Godzilla]] notices Serizawa approaching his head and gives him a direct meaningful look, before [[spoiler:Serizawa perishes in a HeroicSacrifice]].
75	** ''Film/KongSkullIsland'': After killing the giant Skullcrawler, Kong is leaving the marsh when he turns and looks back at Mason Weaver and James Conrad, recalling the bond he had formed with them. As per WordOfGod, the look is meant to hint at something deeper than the typical [[BeastAndBeauty beauty and the beast]] storyline that's usually associated with King Kong, and symbolize the notion that gods and humans aren't meant to be together and have to remain separate.
76	* ''Film/PrideAndPrejudice2005'': When Miss Darcy meets Elizabeth for the first time at Pemberley, she gives her and her brother Mr Darcy a knowing look. It's implied that Miss Darcy knows that he's in love with her, and wonders what Elizabeth's feelings are.
77	* Towards the end of ''Film/RogueOne'' there's a scene entirely devoted to protagonists Jyn and Cassian gazing inscrutably at each other in an elevator, a look laden with meaning that is never spelt out to the audience. Is it two people preparing themselves for imminent death with someone they barely know? A shared acknowledgement of everything they've just gone through? A silent realization that they could have loved each other if only they'd had more time together? Something else entirely? It's left up to the viewer's interpretation.
78	* ''Film/{{Somewhere}}'': When Johnny’s one-night-stand stays over for breakfast, Cleo gives Johnny a prolonged look of betrayal and resentment that he brought a woman over to their hotel room. Johnny meets her gaze with a look of shame and guilt, knowing his daughter has seen him in the fullest light, flaws and all.
79	* The Newman / Redford classic ''Film/TheSting'' has each con man arriving in Chicago casually flick his nose with his right index finger to signal that he's "in" on the plan to fleece Doyle Lonnegan.
80	* ''Film/TrueLies'' features maverick agent Harry Tasker piloting a Harrier jet. His daughter is clinging to the nose cone (an improvised rescue) while the BigBad stands on one wing with a pointed firearm. Harry rolls his eyes to his right as a signal to his daughter that he's going to roll the jet. The girl is ready for this move, and doesn't fall off; the BigBad misses the signal and topples off the edge.
81	* ''Film/XMenFilmSeries'':
82	** ''Film/XMenFirstClass'':
83	*** Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr exchange numerous glances throughout the movie, which are indicative of their closeness.
84	*** After Raven Darkholme insinuates that Alex Summers' manhood may be small in response to the latter's mocking of Hank [=McCoy=]'s feet, Raven and Hank look at each other; the former silently says, "I'm on your side," while the latter quietly expresses his gratitude.
85	** ''Film/XMenDaysOfFuturePast'':
86	*** Kitty Pryde and Bobby Drake share one as they cross paths during their battle against the Sentinels, and this may allude to them being in a relationship.
87	*** Mystique, disguised as a colonel, winks at Alex in a reassuring manner which says, "Don't worry, I'll get you out of this." Alex is unaware that the colonel is his former friend, though, so the wink confuses him.
88	*** Hank and Charles exchange an amused "Why am I not surprised?" glance (the former even adds a raised eyebrow) after Peter Maximoff asks them, "I saw your flight plan in the cockpit; why are you going to Paris?"
89	** ''Film/XMenApocalypse'': Alex, who is mortified by his ex-mentor's prolonged ogling of Moira, calls out to the Professor and silently conveys with his eyes, "You're here to ask her about Cairo, remember?", which finally snaps Charles out of his reverie.
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93	* ''Literature/{{Emma}}'' by Creator/JaneAusten:
94	** During the dinner party at the Coles, Frank Churchill casts a long look at Miss Fairfax. When Emma notices, he says Miss Fairfax has a strange hairdo and that he couldn't help himself and had to stare. [[spoiler:However, it was a loving and longing look. They are secretly engaged.]]
95	** Mr Knightley noticed significant glances which Frank Churchill directed at Miss Fairfax while he dined with them and Emma was not present. He thought the looks were inappropriate because Frank Churchill seemed to court Emma. [[spoiler:Mr Knightley is the only one who correctly suspected that Franck Churchill and Jane Fairfax share a relationship.]]
96	** Mr Knightley looks at Emma with a glow of regard when they reconcile after the Boxhill fiasco. They can't talk openly because clueless Mr Woodhouse is present as well, but Emma is sure he understands she is genuinely sorry and she knows from his look that she is forgiven.
97	* ''Literature/PrideAndPrejudice'': Mr Darcy frequently fixes his eyes on Elizabeth. She notices that he does that but concludes it's only because he thinks something is wrong or improper about her. Later in the story, Charlotte also notices Mr Darcy often gazes at Elizabeth. She thinks and hopes it could mean he admires her, but she also thinks it could only be that he's absent-minded.
98	* In ''Literature/TheHandmaidsTale'', when Offred pairs up with Ofglen on her errands to the market, there's a moment where the two exchange a quiet knowing look through their reflections on a shop window, where they first mutually communicate to each other that they are both dissenters to the theocratic order. This is seen poignantly in the film as well.
99	* ''Literature/HoratioHornblower''
100	** Comes up several times in ''Lieutenant Hornblower'' while the ship is under the command of the paranoid Captain Sawyer. Once, Bush notices that Hornblower is pointedly ''not'' sharing a look with the abused PluckyMiddie Wellard[[note]]technically a volunteer, not a midshipman, but fits the role[[/note]] so as to avoid further suspicion from Sawyer. After Sawyer's mysterious fall, Hornblower gives his fellow lieutenants a reassuring Look while interviewing a witness to indicate "there is no evidence to implicate us of a crime". Later, Hornblower ''does'' give a significant look to Wellard, and Bush can't decide if it means "hurry up before Buckland changes his mind" or "the secret is still safe", because the question of ''how'' Sawyer fell remains up in the air.
101	** In ''The Commodore'', Hornblower is unwittingly assigned a Russian translator who has a murderous grudge against the Czar--a fact Hornblower realizes when they're at a fancy reception for the Czar. Because he has to stop this without letting their hosts know (it would be quite a torpedo on the hoped-for alliance), he gives a Look with as much meaning as he can pack into it to Lieutenant Mound, the intelligent junior officer for this adventure, as he hurries to the gallery where the translator plans to shoot from.
102	* ''Literature/GoodOmens'': A particularly dramatic one is shared between two secondary characters which ends up saving the world. Two nurses (part of a Satanic cult to bring about the Antichrist) share a look as they're in front of witnesses. Unfortunately, one nurse interprets the silent exchange as "give me the baby Antichrist", the other (who has yet to realize the English-accented man she's talking to ''isn't'' the American ambassador) as "give me the baby we're switching out for the baby Antichrist". As a result, the Antichrist is raised, not with equal input from Hell and Heaven, but as a human.
103	* In the Baker Street Irregulars novels by Creator/TerranceDicks, the KidDetective is having a casual chat with his FriendOnTheForce who is talking about "The Look" that tells a police officer that someone is a criminal, along the lines of ''I'm getting away with something that you don't know about''. Later the KidDetective gets "The Look" from a [[TheFagin child his own age and decides to look into it.]]
104	* ''Literature/ThePendragonAdventure'': In ''The Reality Bug'', overlapping with FaceNodAction; Bobby and Aja exchange a look before they head into the gym to get Alex's controller, signifying that they are on the same page. This marks a turning point in their relationship; up till this point, it's largely been one of clashing and disagreement, but now they are ready to work together as fellow Travelers.
105	-->We had to go together. Aja and I then shared eye contact in a way that hadn’t happened up until this point. Though we were both Travelers, our relationship had been a battle from the get-go. But now we were about to step into danger. The look between us said it all. We were in this together, like it or not. I gave her a quick nod, and the two of us stepped into the gym.
106	* ''Literature/FireAndBlood:'' Supposedly, just before kicking off the murder of Aegon II and the purge of his followers, Larys Strong and Corlys Velaryon shared a glance at one another to signify it was on. Gyldayn thinks this sort of behaviour, blatantly unsubtle as it is, was very unlikely.
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110	* Many scenes in ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'' have Willow Rosenberg conveying intense emotion with just her facial expressions, beginning in the series premiere with what Creator/JossWhedon calls "her big hurt eyes".
111	* ''[[Series/TheChosenTvSeries The Chosen]]'' occassionally uses this trope with its [[UsefulNotes/{{Jesus}} main character]] for dramatic impact. He, of course, knows everything that's going to happen to Him way ahead of everyone else, but also can't tell any of his followers about it, so several times you get a moment like this, such as Him gazing at crucifixion victims, or the studying, searching way He looks at Judas when they first meet.
112	* ''Series/GameOfThrones'':
113	** Lord Renly Baratheon shares a lingering look with his secret lover, Ser Loras Tyrell, at the Tourney of the Hand. It is the first indication the viewer receives that there's a romantic relationship between the two men.
114	** King Renly Baratheon and Ser Loras Tyrell exchange a glance when Brienne of Tarth asks to become one of Renly's Kingsguards. As Renly considers her request, Loras' expression basically reads, "Tell her no." Renly decides to disregard this silent plea, much to Loras' irritation.
115	** After Brienne is appointed to his Kingsguard, [[http://24.media.tumblr.com/8196f4796977a6baa70b9ba96b12e121/tumblr_mvzef6GdpK1rg028zo3_500.gif Renly winks at her]] as he applauds to further communicate his warmth and reassurance that he's on her side, regardless of his followers' unfavourable opinion.
116	** When Joffrey summons Loras in "Valar Morghulis," the young knight quickly glances at Margaery as if to say, "Do I really have to do this?", and his sister's non-verbal reply is "You have to do your duty."
117	** A look occurs between Margaery Tyrell and Loras in "Valar Dohaeris" after they witness Queen Cersei and King Joffrey's snarky discussion. The Tyrell siblings, who are ThickerThanWater and work as a BrotherSisterTeam, are surprised that mother and son have used veiled insults against each other in front of their future in-laws.
118	** In "Second Sons," Tyrion Lannister raises his glass in pity to Loras, and his eyes say, "You're next to get married." Loras, who is already quite frustrated from the day's events, sighs and turns his head away.
119	** More is said without words than with over the course of Edmure and Roslin's wedding. With just their eyes, Catelyn says to Edmure: "Thanks for going through with this." Edmure says "Score!" when he gets a glimpse of his unexpectedly lovely young bride, and Walder says "Hah, look at what you missed out on!" to Robb once Roslin is unveiled.
120	** Walder delivers the speech that will signal the massacre at the Red Wedding, Catelyn shares a look of fear with a smiling Roose Bolton, who even signals her to look beneath his sleeve. He's wearing armour, showing he's in on the impending betrayal.
121	** After an entire season of SnarkToSnarkCombat; the look between [[FireForgedFriends Brienne and Jaime]] in Season 3 finale "Mhysa" speaks volumes.
122	** In Season 5, Ellaria Sand makes an ImpliedDeathThreat to the Prince of Dorne. His bodyguard looks at the Prince and strokes his axe, but the Prince silently indicates he doesn't want Ellaria killed.
123	* ''Series/HoratioHornblower'', second installment "Mutiny" and "Retribution": Many characters exchange significant looks when they cannot say what they would like to. Usually it's because they are in front of their superiors and they cannot talk freely.
124	** Lieutenants and best pals Horatio Hornblower and Archie Kennedy exchange lots of Meaningful Looks which express their dissatisfaction and disgust with the situation on their ship, commanded by paranoid and mentally unstable captain. They understand each other without words.
125	** Styles and Matthews, most prominent lower deck characters, share a worried look when Captain Sawyer assigns Hornblower to serve 36 hours of continuous watch, and reminds him that when an officer is found asleep on watch, it means a death sentence.
126	** Hornblower signals to 1st Lt. Buckland that he shouldn't interfere with Captain Sawyer and that he should carry out his order to arrest all the other lieutenants.
127	** In the second part, "Retribution", Lt. Bush joins Hornblower and Kennedy in the fun. They start trading the looks which express their annoyance with Acting Captain Buckland's incompetence and lack of commanding abilities.
128	** Their Spanish adversaries and prisoners, Senor and Senora Ortega share a look after they were forced to the unconditional surrender. We later find out its meaning. [[spoiler:He wanted her to pull the Honey Trap. She pretended she was interested in having sex and killed one stupid Red Shirt, and the Spanish prisoners took over the ship.]]
129	** During one scene at the court, everybody looks silently at Gunner Hobbs. They believe that his testimony will be crucial and reveal what happened on the ship and who pushed the captain down the hatchway.
130	* In ''Series/HowIMetYourMother'', Lily verbally supports the idea of her ex-boyfriend Marshall dating someone else, but simultaneously shoots her friend one of these looks. The look's meaning is entirely lost on her, something which they lampshade later.
131	-->'''Robin:''' That doesn't seem like a look.\
132	'''Lily:''' Yes it is. It means, "I'm upset, call me later."\
133	'''Robin:''' You should have pulled me aside and told me what the look meant.\
134	'''Lily:''' If I pulled you aside, I wouldn't need the look...
135	* ''{{Series/Legion\|2017}}'': In "[[Recap/LegionS3E8Chapter27 Chapter 27]]", before finalizing the truce with Past Amahl Farouk, David Haller glances at Charles Xavier for reassurance that he's doing the right thing by making peace with their mutual enemy, and his father nods in approval.
136	* Halbrand from ''Series/TheLordOfTheRingsTheRingsOfPower'' is the master of expressive eyes and facial language. In Numenor, while being escorted through the city, Halbrand looked intently at a blacksmith doing his work, later when he is angered by three {{Rabble Rouser}}s the camera does a close-up of his face being petrified, but with a lot of anger in his eyes when they mention Galadriel.
137	* ''Series/MurdochMysteries'':
138	** Dr. Emily Grace and constable George Crabtree are an established BetaCouple, though not officially engaged. When they're walking at the beach, a playboy Leslie Garland catches Emily's eyes and they share a long look. There seems to be an acute interest on both sides and clear attraction on Leslie's side. George doesn't notice because he's busy describing how he invented a new beach game (basically a flying disc).
139	** In "Murdoch in the Ragtime", Emily Grace and George come to spend an evening in a bar and they meet Leslie Garland. Leslie and Emily attempt playing ragtime together on the piano. This time George notices them and he keeps looking at them, somewhat worried.
140	* ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'':
141	** The Klingons have their own very specific word for this. Worf is explaining where his loyalty to General Martok comes from.
142	--->'''Worf:''' You know that I was forced to fight the Jem'Hadar guards in the camp. Each day they would call me to the ring, and each day I would fight. But then there came a day when I... wavered.\
143	'''Sisko:''' You mean you didn't want to go back into the ring?\
144	'''Worf:''' No, I mean I [[DrivenToSuicide considered letting them kill me]]. It seemed like the only way out. Just before I went into the ring, Martok turned to wish me success. And then he saw what I was planning, he saw it in my eyes. It was a moment of ''tova'dok''.\
145	'''Sisko:''' Of what?\
146	'''Worf:''' There is no human word for it. It is a moment of... clarity, between two warriors on a field of battle. Much is said without the need for words. In that moment, he knew what was in my mind. Once I realized that he saw my intention to give up I could no longer go through with it. I went back into the ring and fought once more. He had given me his warrior's heart. Perhaps it is something a Human cannot understand.
147	** Discussed in "Sons of Mogh", when Worf is nearly killed by another Klingon armed with a hidden knife, and worries that he's losing his touch because he failed to see the intent to kill [[EyesNeverLie in the man's eyes]].
148	* ''Series/StarTrekPicard'': In "[[Recap/StarTrekPicardS1E06TheImpossibleBox The Impossible Box]]", Rios and Jurati glance at each other because they had slept together the night before, but they're not subtle about it because Elnor immediately notices their shared gaze and remarks, "The obvious tension between you makes me uneasy."
149	* ''Series/{{Supernatural}}'': Have you met the Winchester brothers and their angel companion Castiel? All three are highly adept at communicating all manner of torment, sublimated attraction, and conflicting loyalty via PuppyDogEyes.
150	** A couple between Sam and Madison in "[[Recap/SupernaturalS02E17Heart Heart]]". Once Sam goes to sit on the couch to get away from the underwear, Madison, with her face turned away from him, breaks into a large, victorious smile. After Madison says she is going to turn in, she gives a backward glance to Sam before going into her bedroom. He returns her glance with a shy smile.
151	** Dean's look of absolute horror upon witnessing [[spoiler: Sam drink demon blood]] is devastating.
152	** At the pier in "[[Recap/SupernaturalS04E21WhenTheLeveeBreaks When the Levee Breaks]]", Castiel is still following orders but his facial expressions indicate that he's absolutely tormented by what Heaven is ordering him to do.
153	** During his Season 6 villain arc, Castiel often looks outright heartbroken at his own actions and the fact that he is working against the Winchester brothers, even if he believes it is for the greater good.
154	** In "[[Recap/SupernaturalS02E19FolsomPrisonBlues "Folsom Prison Blues" ]], [[Characters/SupernaturalLawEnforcement Special Agent Calvin Reidy]] tends to say little, but is able to communicate a lot to his partner Agent Henriksen in a glance.
155	* In ''Series/{{Rome}}'', Brutus and his fellow conspirators are discussing their plans when Julius Caesar happens to look at Brutus and smile. This throws them into a panic, as they're now convinced he knows about their plotting.
156	* ''Series/TheWhiteQueen'': During their joint coronation, Richard III and Anne Neville [[https://www.farfarawaysite.com/section/whitequeen/gallery1/gallery8/hires/25.jpg exchange a triumphant glance]] which wordlessly communicates, "We're King and Queen of England now, and we did it together."
157	* ''Series/WithoutATrace'''s Martin and Danny seem to exchange more of these with each other than with their girlfriends. In particular, when Martin joins Danny at an AA meeting (he's developed a painkiller addiction after being shot) and later tells him that he's gotten a sponsor and committed to getting his act together, Danny essentially conveys to him that "I'm SoProudOfYou" without saying a word.
158	* ''Series/TheXFiles'', "Grotesque": Agent Mulder is sinking into darkness and madness when he's investigating a particularly difficult case with a copycat serial killer. His supervisor Skinner asks his partner how he deals. She answers just with her look.
159	-->'''Skinner:''' Are you worried about him, Agent Scully?\
160	'''Scully:''' No, sir.\
161	'''Skinner:''' Off the record.\
162	''[Scully doesn't answer. She just cocks her head and looks extremely sad.]''\
163	'''Skinner:''' So am I.
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167	* At the beginning of ''VideoGame/Doom2016'', VoiceWithAnInternetConnection Samuel Hayden tries to justify the actions that led to a demonic invasion of Mars by saying it was all done for the betterment of humanity. The Doom Slayer promptly stares at a nearby corpse for a moment, almost as if to say "Well, there's humanity. Does he look better off to you?"
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170	[[folder:Webcomics]]
171	* Invoked by name in ''Webcomic/{{Homestuck}}''.
172	-->'''SOLLUX:''' yes they will! they just t0ld me.\
173	'''VRISKA:''' I d8dn't hear them say shit!\
174	'''SOLLUX:''' they b0th gave me meaningful glances!\
175	'''SOLLUX:''' like as if t0 say, aw yeah, let's b0unce.
176	** Another example of this trope arises when WV is standing in a river intermixed with the blood of all of the pawns that he led to be murdered by Jack Noir. The narrator's dialogue cannot properly convey the sadness that WV shows in his simple facial expression.
177	* ''Webcomic/TheBullysBully'' uses both Meaningful Looks and FacialDialogue because it's a textless web comic.
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180	[[folder:Web Videos]]
181	* ''WebVideo/TheLizzieBennetDiaries'': Lizzie mentions that Darcy keeps looking at her when she's staying at Bing Lee's place. Like in the book, she thinks he disagrees with something she does or says. Like in the book, these are actually longing looks.
182	-->'''Lizzie:''' Every time I'm in a room with that man, he stares at me... Constantly. It's like I'm a traffic accident.. And. He. Just. Can't. Look. Away.
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185	[[folder: Western Animation]]
186	* ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'': In her [[Recap/BatmanTheAnimatedSeriesE5PrettyPoison debut episode]] Poison Ivy angrily nods at her ManEatingPlant, wordlessly commanding it to devour Batman after he [[PlayingPossum ambushed her]] with a kick to the face.
187	* ''WesternAnimation/CaptainPlanetAndThePlaneteers'': Near the end of "[[Recap/CaptainPlanetAndThePlaneteersS2E17And18SummitToSaveEarth Summit To Save Earth, Part 2]]", Kwame and Wheeler share an approving one in reaction to Captain Planet and Gaia's [[ShipTease very affectionate hug]].
188	* ''WesternAnimation/RickAndMorty'': In "[[Recap/RickAndMortyS3E3PickleRick Pickle Rick]]", Jaguar gives one to Rick in The Stinger before dashing away.
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