What is another word for gawking?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɔːkɪŋ] (IPA)

Gawking is a term used to describe someone who stares at something or someone for no apparent reason. Some synonyms for gawking include staring, ogling, glaring, gaping, observing, and peering. Each of these words has a slightly different connotation and can be used to describe slightly different types of behavior. For instance, ogling implies more of a sexual gaze, while glaring suggests a more negative or hostile attitude. Observing and peering suggest a more deliberate and thoughtful type of gaze, while staring and gawking can imply a more mindless or idle type of attention. Overall, each of these words can convey the sense of someone looking at something or someone intently.

What are the hypernyms for Gawking?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Gawking

There he had stood, wondering and gawking like some foolish country "Rube," without one single idea beyond the fact that he must go somewhere and make one hundred thousand dollars in six months' time.
"The Son of his Father"
Ridgwell Cullum
It meant about thirty gawking, gaping people for whom he didn't care a hang.
"The Red Planet"
William J. Locke
"Most assuredly it is hopeless unless she-" "That's no reason for you to stand here gawking!
"Out of the Primitive"
Robert Ames Bennet

Related words: public gawking, improper gawking, voyeuristic gawking, gawking at someone, gawking at cars, gawking at women

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