Synonyms of gawked

gawked

verb

past tense of gawk

as in stared

to look long and hard in wonder or surprise

couldn't help gawking at the exotically dressed guests in the hotel lobby

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stared
• gazed
• peered
• gaped
• gawped
• glared
• goggled
• rubbernecked
• blinked
• watched
• gloated
• glowered
• ogled
• leered
• fixated
• eyed
• perused
• studied
• regarded
• considered
• observed
• stared down
• pored (over)
• outstared
• outfaced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glanced
• peeked
• glimpsed
• scanned
• peeped
• dipped (into)
• browsed
• winked (at)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gawked

People in surrounding cars gawked, waved and, in one instance, rolled down their windows to shout something that went unheard, as Bonelli explained that the van had internal cameras that were always on but not always being watched. — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026

On Thursday, the nuisance from the wings was the one being gawked at by a cast young enough to be his kids — a detail Wilson clocked from backstage. — Sarah Grant, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

Next Big Thing, have become the most talked about — and gawked about — in the run-up to Sunday’s World Cup final, when Messi’s Argentina will play Yamal’s Spain for the biggest trophy in the sport. — Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

By Thursday morning, only the awning was still standing amid the rubble, as passersby gawked and cars slowed down to survey what had happened. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

Locals complained tourist gawked at them or traipsed through their yards. — ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026

Onlookers gawked from the balconies of nearby condo towers. — Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026

Still, other Coppin State runners gawked at his broad chest, bulging biceps and thick quads. — Tyler Jett, Des Moines Register, 21 Jan. 2026

They’re presented as endearing surprises of nature and life, celebrated rather than gawked at. — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025