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