Leered: meaning, definitions and examples
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leered
[ lɪrd ]
unpleasant gaze
Leered means to look or gaze in an unpleasant, lascivious, or mocking way. It often carries a negative connotation, suggesting that the person gazing is objectifying or expressing disdain towards someone or something.
Synonyms
gawked, gleamed, ogled, stared.
Examples of usage
- He leered at her from across the bar.
- The man leered as she walked past, making her uncomfortable.
- They leered at the competitors, trying to intimidate them.
- The villain leered at the captured heroes.
Translations
Translations of the word "leered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 observado de forma lasciva
🇮🇳 घूरना
🇩🇪 gierig angesehen
🇮🇩 melirik dengan nafsu
🇺🇦 поглядав з бажанням
🇵🇱 gapili
🇯🇵 いやらしい目で見る
🇫🇷 regard lubrique
🇪🇸 mirar lascivamente
🇹🇷 açgözlü bir şekilde bakmak
🇰🇷 호색적으로 보다
🇸🇦 نظر بشغف
🇨🇿 zíral lačně
🇸🇰 hľadieť s chtíčom
🇨🇳 色眯眯地看
🇸🇮 pogledal poželjivo
🇮🇸 kíkja girnd
🇰🇿 құмарлықпен қарау
🇬🇪 მოყვარულურად ყურება
🇦🇿 həsrətlə baxmaq
🇲🇽 mirar lascivamente
Etymology
The word 'leered' comes from the Middle English word 'lirien' which meant to squint or look sideways. It has its roots in the Old English 'leoran', meaning to squint or to look in a furtive manner. The term has evolved over the centuries to acquire the negative connotation it holds today, often associated with lustful or malicious intent. The first documented use of the term in its current sense is traced back to the 16th century. Over time, the usage of 'leered' has been popular in literature and culture to describe someone’s eyes exhibiting a malevolent or lustful intention.