Gazing

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Present participle of gaze, meaning looking steadily and intently at something, often in wonder, admiration, or deep thought.

“He stood at the clifftop, gazing out across the grey expanse of the sea.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/

Syllables

gaz·ing

Related Words

Synonyms

staringwatchingpeeringcontemplatingobservingbeholding

Antonyms

glancingavertingignoring

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Z in position 3 is a strong early probe, the -ING ending confirms a present participle pattern

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Scrabble

Z scores 10 points, GAZING clears a Z tile efficiently and scores well for a six-letter word

Words Related to Gazing

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Change a single letter of “gazing” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

dazing fazing gaging gaming gaping gating hazing lazing mazing razing

Words you can make from Gazing

Shorter words formed from the letters in “gazing”.

aging zigan agin gain gang gazi giga ging inga zing

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7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “gazing”.

glazing grazing

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