Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Staring.
How to pronounce staring:
US
Staring - as an adjective satellite
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
Example: "Staring eyes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agaze15Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
Example: "An arrant fool"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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(construed with at) to look fixedly (at something).
To influence in some way by looking fixedly.
Example: "To stare a timid person into submission"
To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence, colour, or brilliancy.
Example: "Staring windows or colours"
To stand out; to project; to bristle.
Staring - as a noun
The act of one who stares.
Staring - as an adjective
Shining; vivid, garish.
Looking fixedly with wide-open eyes.
Sensational, lurid.
Example Sentences
"She was staring at the painting on the wall."
"He couldn't stop staring at the beautiful girl sitting across the room."
"I caught him staring blankly out of the window."
"The children were staring in awe at the fireworks."
"She found herself staring into his deep blue eyes."
Word Game Points
Is STARING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, staring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STARING has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is STARING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, staring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTARING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is STARING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, staring is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTARING has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
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