Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gapingly
adverb
/ˈɡeɪ.pɪŋ.li/
Definition
In a way that involves being wide open or in a state of astonishment.
Examples
- She stood gapingly at the stunning view of the mountains.
- He was gapingly surprised by the unexpected announcement.
- The gapingly wide door made it easy to enter the room.
Meaning
The term ‘gapingly’ describes something that is open wide or a person who displays their surprise or shock visibly, with their mouth or eyes open wide.
Synonyms
- widely
- open-mouthed
- astonished
- gaping
