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Meaning of staring

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

staring

Pronunciation:/ˈstɛəɹɪŋ//ˈstɛɹɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. (construed with at) To look fixedly (at something).

  2. To influence in some way by looking fixedly.

    Example: to stare a timid person into submission

  3. To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence, colour, or brilliancy.

    Example: staring windows or colours

  4. To stand out; to project; to bristle.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of one who stares.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Shining; vivid, garish.

  2. Looking fixedly with wide-open eyes.

  3. Sensational, lurid.