Synonyms for Looking & Similar Words
Definition of 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
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Writing tips for "looking"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like look, sounding, superficial can replace "looking" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"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
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