stared
word · lemma: stare
/ˈstɛɹd/
/stˈeəd/
Definition
Looked at something or someone with eyes wide open for a long time, often showing surprise, interest, or rudeness.
Usage & Nuances
'Stared' (past tense of 'stare') often suggests intensity or rudeness ('stared at me', not usually 'stared on me'). Common to differentiate from 'glanced' (brief look) and 'gazed' (looking with admiration or love). Often followed by 'at'.
Spanish: miró fijamentePortuguese (BR): encarou - olhou fixamentePortuguese (PT): fitou - olhou fixamenteChinese (Simplified): 盯着看Chinese (Traditional): 盯著看Hindi: टक्टकी लगाकर देखाArabic: حدقBengali: তাকিয়ে দেখলRussian: пристально смотрелJapanese: じっと見つめたVietnamese: nhìn chằm chằmKorean: 빤히 쳐다봤다Turkish: dikkatle baktıUrdu: گھور کر دیکھاIndonesian: menatap
Example Sentences
He stared at the painting for a long time.
basic
She stared out the window, lost in thought.
basic
The cat stared at the moving toy.
basic
Everyone stared when he walked into the room in a costume.
natural
I stared at the screen, hoping for an email notification to pop up.
natural
She just stared back in silence when I asked her the question.
natural