Synonyms for

Gazing

Verb / ˈgeɪzɪŋ / Another word for gazing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To look steadily and intently at something.

Synonyms & similar words

stare gaze staring looking gawking peering observing watching eyeing surveying scrutinizing inspecting contemplating examining beholding admiring considering regarding viewing perusing scanning checking

Synonyms by register

Formal

observing scrutinizing contemplating beholding

Informal

staring peering looking

Literary

beholding espying contemplating

Antonyms

averting ignoring glancing shunning avoiding disregarding

Common collocations

  • gazing into the distance
  • gazing at the stars
  • gazing out the window
  • gazing fondly
  • gazing intently
  • gazing dreamily
  • gazing upwards

Word family

noun gaze
verb gaze
adjective gazing

Usage note

Gazing implies a steady, prolonged look, often with a sense of wonder or contemplation. It is generally neutral in register but can be used in more poetic contexts.

Example sentences

  1. She was gazing out the window at the beautiful sunset.
  2. I caught him gazing at the painting for a long time.
  3. The boy was gazing up at the tall buildings in awe.
  4. The couple spent the evening gazing into each other's eyes.
  5. He spent hours gazing at the stars through his telescope.

Quotes

  • "Gazing up at the stars, I remembered what I was like when I was younger." - Dan Brown
  • "Gazing at the ceiling, I wondered what else I didn't know about myself." - Sarah Dessen
  • "Gazing into the sky, the sun almost gone, he felt a peace settle into his bones." - Nora Roberts

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