upstare

/ˈʌpstɛr/

Definitions

1. verb

to look at someone or something with a mixture of surprise, shock, and admiration

“She upstared at the breathtaking view of the Grand Canyon.”

2. noun

a look of surprise, shock, and admiration

“Her upstare was a testament to the beauty of the painting.”

Synonyms

  • gape
  • stare

Antonyms

  • dismiss
  • ignore