Staring: meaning, definitions and examples

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staring

 

[ หˆstษ›r.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

gazing intently

Staring refers to looking at someone or something with wide eyes for a long time, often in surprise, disbelief, or admiration. It can imply intense focus or attention on the object of gaze. Staring is usually seen as socially inappropriate in certain contexts, as it can make the subject uncomfortable. The act of staring can also indicate a lack of awareness of social norms.

Synonyms

fixating, gazing, glancing, observing.

Examples of usage

  • She couldn't help staring at the stunning artwork.
  • He felt uncomfortable with the stranger staring at him.
  • The dog was staring at the food bowl waiting for its meal.

Translations

Translations of the word "staring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น encarando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‚เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช starren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menatap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธัั‚ะฐะปัŒะฝะพ ะดะธะฒะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ patrzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ˜ใฃใจ่ฆ‹ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fixer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mirar fijamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikkatle bakmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ณ๋‹ค๋ณด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุญุฏู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรญrat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hฤพadieลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ฏ็€็œ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strmela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒ”แƒ“แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baxmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mirar fijamente

Etymology

The word 'staring' comes from the Middle English 'starien', which means to stare or gaze. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English 'styrigan', which is related to the Proto-Germanic 'stargลnฤ…', meaning to shine or become bright, indicating a level of attention or focus. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to describe the act of looking intently or fixedly at something, often suggestive of strong emotions or thoughts. This evolution can be observed in various languages, where similar roots are linked with vision or sight. As society evolved and cultural norms surrounding eye contact developed, the act of staring became both a subject of interest and a social faux pas, depending on the context.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,608 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.