gazed
Stared with intent
Gazed is the past tense of gaze, meaning to look steadily and intently at something, usually for an extended moment.
The word suggests absorption or contemplation rather than a quick glance: She gazed out the window, He gazed at the stars.
Gazing often implies wonder, longing, or deep thought.
Saw with attention
- scrutinizedExamined in close detail
- surveyedExamined systematically
- scannedRead electronically
- inspectedExamined closely, officially
examined · studied · observed · monitored · peered · beheld · regarded · eyed
Looked long and hard
- piercedHad hole made
- fixatedObsessively attached or focused
- rivetedFastened or enthralled
- mesmerizedHeld in rapt attention
absorbed · engrossed · intent · focused · concentrated · penetrating · sharp · keen
Intense prolonged craving
- piningAching with prolonged desire
- wistfulSadly longing for something
- desireIntense wanting
- cravingPowerful urge to have
languishing · melancholic · sighing · hopeful · fervent · passionate · sentimental · nostalgic
Quietly, sadly thoughtful
- reflectiveCasting back light
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- meditativeInclined toward deep reflection
- musingReflective contemplation
pondering · brooding · introspective · wistful · reverie · daydreaming · lost · abstracted
Felt profound astonishment
- wonderedFelt curiosity or doubt
- appreciatedRecognized worth of
- awedFilled with reverent wonder
- enchantedUnder magical influence
captivated · spellbound · dazzled · enthralled · entranced · smitten · charmed · bewitched
watched
Saw with attention
- scrutinizedExamined in close detail
- surveyedExamined systematically
- scannedRead electronically
inspected · examined · studied · observed · monitored · peered · beheld · regarded · eyed · viewed
stared
Looked long and hard
mesmerized · absorbed · engrossed · intent · focused · concentrated · penetrating · sharp · keen · glaring
yearning
Intense prolonged craving
craving · languishing · melancholic · sighing · hopeful · fervent · passionate · sentimental · nostalgic · aching
pensive
Quietly, sadly thoughtful
- reflectiveCasting back light
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- meditativeInclined toward deep reflection
musing · pondering · brooding · introspective · wistful · reverie · daydreaming · lost · abstracted · preoccupied
marveled
Felt profound astonishment
- wonderedFelt curiosity or doubt
- appreciatedRecognized worth of
- awedFilled with reverent wonder
enchanted · captivated · spellbound · dazzled · enthralled · entranced · smitten · charmed · bewitched · starry-eyed
gazedlooked away
turned away · averted gaze · ignored · closed eyes · turned a blind eye
- fierce gaze
- intense gaze
- star gazingObserving celestial bodies
- navel gazingExcessive inward contemplation
- fixed gaze
- steely gazeIntense, unwavering look
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