Associations to the word «Staring»

Wiktionary

STARING, verb. Present participle of stare
STARING, noun. The act of one who stares.
STARING DOWN, verb. Present participle of stare down

Dictionary definition

STARING, adjective. (used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder; "staring eyes".
STARING, adjective. Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers; "an arrant fool"; "a complete coward"; "a consummate fool"; "a double-dyed villain"; "gross negligence"; "a perfect idiot"; "pure folly"; "what a sodding mess"; "stark staring mad"; "a thoroughgoing villain"; "utter nonsense"; "the unadulterated truth".

Wise words

In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
Plutarch