Staring: meaning, definitions and examples
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staring
[ หstษr.ษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น encarando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช starren
๐ฎ๐ฉ menatap
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธััะฐะปัะฝะพ ะดะธะฒะธัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ patrzenie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใจ่ฆใ
๐ซ๐ท fixer
๐ช๐ธ mirar fijamente
๐น๐ท dikkatle bakmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ณ๋ค๋ณด๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ zรญrat
๐ธ๐ฐ hฤพadieลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฏ็็
๐ธ๐ฎ strmela
๐ฎ๐ธ stara
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ baxmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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 'stargลnฤ ', 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.