Another Word For Looked

Meaning

The word "looked" is the past tense of the verb "look." It generally means to direct your eyes towards something or to observe. It can also imply a certain appearance or expression someone has, like "She looked happy."

Synonyms

• gazed
• stared
• glimpsed
• peered
• observed

Antonyms

• ignored
• overlooked
• disregarded
• avoided
• missed

Etymology

The word "look" originates from Old English "lōcian," which means to "see" or "glance." It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages.

Examples

1. She looked at the beautiful sunset and smiled.
2. He looked away when he realized he was being watched.
3. They looked through the window to see what was happening outside.
4. After he looked at the map, he felt more confident about the journey.
5. The dog looked excited when its owner returned home.