— gazeless , adj. — gazer , n. — gazingly , adv.
/gayz/ , v. , gazed, gazing , n.
v.i.
1. to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder.
n.
2. a steady or intent look.
3. at gaze , Heraldry. (of a deer or deerlike animal) represented as seen from the side with the head looking toward the spectator: a stag at gaze.
[ 1350-1400; ME gasen; cf. Norw, Sw (dial.) gasa to look ]
Syn. 1. GAZE, STARE, GAPE suggest looking fixedly at something. To GAZE is to look steadily and intently at something, esp. at that which excites admiration, curiosity, or interest: to gaze at scenery, at a scientific experiment. To STARE is to gaze with eyes wide open, as from surprise, wonder, alarm, stupidity, or impertinence: to stare unbelievingly or rudely. GAPE is a word with uncomplimentary connotations; it suggests open-mouthed, often ignorant or rustic wonderment or curiosity: to gape at a tall building or a circus parade.