Synonyms for
Staring
Definition
looking at something or someone for a long time without moving your eyes away
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- staring contest
- staring blankly
- staring intently
- staring at the screen
- staring into space
- staring ahead
- staring down
- staring fixedly
Word family
Usage note
Staring often implies an intense, prolonged, or fixed gaze, sometimes with a negative connotation of rudeness or intrusion. Be mindful of the context as it can also imply deep thought or admiration.
Example sentences
- The cat was staring at the bird outside the window.
- I couldn't help staring at the beautiful sunset.
- He kept staring at his phone waiting for a message.
- She was staring at the menu trying to decide what to order.
- The teacher caught the student staring out the window during class.
Quotes
'The eyes are the windows of the soul.' - Traditional Proverb
'The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.' - Helen Keller
'Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.' - Harriet Tubman