adj
staring
STEH-uh-rihng
adj
1
Looking fixedly with wide-open eyes.
"The staring crowd made her nervous."
noun
1
The act of looking at something fixedly.
"His constant staring made everyone uncomfortable."
How to Use Staring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action or manner of looking fixedly at something.
Common pairings
staring eyes
staring contest
wide-eyed staring
Word Forms
more staring comparative, starings plural, most staring superlative
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