Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
onlooking
Verb
/ˈɒn.lʊ.kɪŋ/
Definition
The act of watching or observing something without participating.
Examples
- The children were onlooking as the magician performed his tricks.
- He stood onlooking while his friends played soccer.
- Onlooking from the sidelines, she cheered for her team.
Meaning
Onlooking refers to the behavior of being a spectator or an observer in a situation or event.
Synonyms
- Observing
- Watching
- Seeing
- Gazing