Looking Definition & Meaning
looking
- adjective
- appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms; "left their clothes dirty looking"; "a most disagreeable looking character"; "angry-looking"; "liquid-looking"; "severe-looking policemen on noble horses"; "fine-sounding phrases"; "taken in by high- sounding talk"
- noun
- the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; "he went out to have a look"; "his look was fixed on her eyes"; "he gave it a good looking at"; "his camera does his looking for him"
- the act of searching visually
"Looking" in song lyrics
See how looking is used in real songs:
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"I want dat cushion da pushing that got me looking"
5th Ward Weebie f/ Kane & Abel, Mystikal — Show Dat Work -
"A memorable escape route that only is found by not looking"
Blackalicious f/ Lyrics Born, Saul Williams — Release -
"Told him naw but I'm looking"
Bubba Sparxxx & The Crystal Method — PHDream
Words that rhyme with looking
Usage tips for "looking"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "looking" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for looking to find words that pair well.
Use "looking" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does looking mean?
- appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms; "left their clothes dirty looking"; "a most disagreeable looking character"; "angry-looking"; "liquid-looking"; "severe-looking policemen on noble horses"; "fine-sounding phrases"; "taken in by high- sounding talk" the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; "he went out to have a look"; "his look was fixed on her eyes"; "he gave it a good looking at
- What part of speech is looking?
- Looking is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does looking have?
- Looking has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).