staring

• Descreve um olhar fixo, direto e frequentemente intenso ou prolongado; pode indicar espanto, curiosidade, hostilidade ou hipnose.

Describes a look that is fixed, direct, and often intense or prolonged.

1. Fixed gazeB1formal

   Describing eyes that are wide open and unmoving, often due to surprise, fear, or intense focus.

   Olhar fixo

   • Her staring eyes revealed her shock at the news.
   • He stood there with a staring expression, unable to speak.
   • The child's staring eyes were fixed on the magician.

   Sinônimosfixedunblinking

   Antônimosblinkingwinking

2. Blatant or obviousB2informal

   Used informally to emphasize something as being very obvious or extreme, often with a negative connotation.

   Flagrante ou evidente

   • That's a staring lie, and everyone knows it.
   • He made a staring mistake by ignoring the instructions.
   • It's a staring fact that they never listen.

   Sinônimosarrantbarefacedblatantbrazenegregiousflagrantglaringobviousoutrightstark

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de olhar fixa e intensamente para alguém ou algo, muitas vezes com os olhos bem abertos, podendo expressar surpresa, admiração, medo ou hostilidade.

A verb used to indicate the act of looking fixedly or intently at someone or something, often with wide-open eyes.

1. Look fixedlyA2formal

   To look at someone or something for a long time with wide-open eyes, often without blinking.

   Olhar fixamente

   • She stared at the painting for several minutes.
   • He stared out the window, lost in thought.
   • The child stared at the magician in amazement.

   Sinônimoseyefixategapegawkgazeglareoglepeerrubberneck

   Antônimosglanceglimpsepeekscanskim

2. Stare in surprise or shockB1informal

   To look at someone or something with a fixed gaze due to surprise, shock, or disbelief.

   Olhar fixamente

   • They stared at the accident scene in horror.
   • He stared at the bill, unable to believe the amount.
   • She stared at him when he told her the news.

   Sinônimosgapegawkgawpgogglerubberneck

Variantes phrasalstare down