staring
/ˈstɛəɹɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: starings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of one who stares.
Noun
Examples
Near-synonym: gazing
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Shining; vivid, garish.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Looking fixedly with wide-open eyes.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “staring” mean?
The act of one who stares.
Is “staring” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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