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LOOKING Synonyms

There are 53 synonyms of the word looking. (exact relations)
There are 26 hypernyms of the word looking. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for LOOKING

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appraising
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• exercising or involving careful evaluations

browsing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• reading superficially or at random

• the act of feeding by continual nibbling

hunting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

• the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone

• the work of finding and killing or capturing animals for food or pelts

investigating
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

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

• quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

perusing
verbv
noun

• reading carefully with intent to remember

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

• deeply or seriously thoughtful

scanning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer

• the act of systematically moving a finely focused beam of light or electrons over a surface in order to produce an image of it for analysis or transmission

searching
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

• having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect

• exploring thoroughly

seeking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of searching for something

• an attempt to acquire or gain something

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

studying
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• reading carefully with intent to remember

surveying
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map

watching
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of observing; taking a patient look

assessing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of

• charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine

• set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)

• estimate the value of (property) for taxation

contemplating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

• consider as a possibility

• think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

• reflect deeply on a subject

examining
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

• observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

• question or examine thoroughly and closely

• question closely

• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

gazing
verbv
noun

• a long fixed look

verb

• look at with fixed eyes

glancing
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• a quick look

verb

• throw a glance at; take a brief look at

• hit at an angle

inspecting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• look over carefully

• come to see in an official or professional capacity

• examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification

Best Hypernyms For LOOKING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for looking, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (24)
be agree ambiance ambience appearance atmosphere care check convey correspond countenance examine fit gibe jibe lie look match perception see sensing tally trust visage
Phrases (2)
give carevisual aspect

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