HyperDic: staring

English > 2 senses of the word staring:
ADJECTIVEallstaring, agaze(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
allstaring, arrant, complete, consummate, double-dyed, everlasting, gross, perfect, pure, sodding, stark, thorough, thoroughgoing, utter, unadulteratedwithout qualification / qualification
staring > pronunciation
Soundssteh'rihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > staring: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder.
Example"staring eyes"
Synonymagaze
Broaderopen, openedUsed of mouth or eyes
English > staring: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningWithout qualification / qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers.
Example "stark staring mad"
Synonymsarrant, complete, consummate, double-dyed, everlasting, gross, perfect, pure, sodding, stark, thorough, thoroughgoing, utter, unadulterated
Broaderunmitigatednot diminished or moderated in intensity or severity

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