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GAWKING Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word gawking. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word gawking. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for GAWKING

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gaping
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe

leering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing sly or knowing malice in a glance

• (of a glance) sidelong and slyly lascivious

observing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

staring
verb, adverbv, adv
adjective satellite

• (used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

• without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers

watching
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of observing; taking a patient look

eyeing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the organ of sight

• good discernment (either visually or as if visually)

• attention to what is seen

• an area that is approximately central within some larger region

• a small hole or loop (as in a needle)

verb

• look at

gazing
verbv
noun

• a long fixed look

verb

• look at with fixed eyes

ogling
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• look at with amorous intentions

peering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

• a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage

verb

• look searchingly

clod
nounn
noun

• a compact mass

• an awkward stupid person

gape
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an expression of openmouthed astonishment

• a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)

verb

• look with amazement; look stupidly

• be wide open

gawp
verbv
verb

• look with amazement; look stupidly

goggle
verb, nounv, n
verb

• look with amazement; look stupidly

goon
nounn
noun

• an awkward stupid person

• an aggressive and violent young criminal

lout
nounn
noun

• an awkward stupid person

lubber
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an awkward stupid person

• an inexperienced sailor; a sailor on the first voyage

lummox
nounn
noun

• an awkward stupid person

lump
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a compact mass

• an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

• an awkward stupid person

• a large piece of something without definite shape

verb

• put together indiscriminately

• group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side

oaf
nounn
noun

• an awkward stupid person

stumblebum
nounn
noun

• a second-rate prize fighter

• an awkward stupid person

Best Hypernyms For GAWKING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gawking, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
look
Phrases (1)
clumsy person

Alternatives for GAPING

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