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Other Words for "Look" + With meanings | List for writers

Many people create lists of synonyms for the word 'said,' but what about the word 'look'? Here are some synonyms that I enjoy using in my writing, along with their meanings for your reference. While all these words relate to 'look,' they each carry distinct meanings and nuances, so I thought it would be helpful to provide meanings for each one.

Gaze - To look steadily and intently, especially in admiration or thought.

Glance - A brief or hurried look.

Peek - A quick and typically secretive look.

Peer - To look with difficulty or concentration.

Scan - To look over quickly but thoroughly.

Observe - To watch carefully and attentively.

Inspect - To look at closely in order to assess condition or quality.

Stare - To look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something.

Glimpse - To see or perceive briefly or partially.

Eye - To look or stare at intently.

Peruse - To read or examine something with great care.

Scrutinize - To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Behold - To see or observe a thing or person, especially a remarkable one.

Witness - To see something happen, typically a significant event.

Spot - To see, notice, or recognize someone or something.

Contemplate - To look thoughtfully for a long time at.

Sight - To suddenly or unexpectedly see something or someone.

Ogle - To stare at in a lecherous manner.

Leer - To look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious way.

Gawk - To stare openly and stupidly.

Gape - To stare with one's mouth open wide, in amazement.

Squint - To look with eyes partially closed.

Regard - To consider or think of in a specified way.

Admire - To regard with pleasure, wonder, and approval.

Skim - To look through quickly to gain superficial knowledge.

Reconnoiter - To make a military observation of a region.

Flick - To look or move the eyes quickly.

Rake - To look through something rapidly and unsystematically.

Glare - To look angrily or fiercely.

Peep - To look quickly and secretly through an opening.

Focus - To concentrate one's visual effort on.

Discover - To find or realize something not clear before.

Spot-check - To examine something briefly or at random.

Devour - To look over with eager enthusiasm.

Examine - To inspect in detail to determine condition.

Feast one's eyes - To look at something with great enjoyment.

Catch sight of - To suddenly or unexpectedly see.

Clap eyes on - To suddenly see someone or something.

Set eyes on - To look at, especially for the first time.

Take a dekko - Colloquial for taking a look.

Leer at - To look or gaze in a suggestive manner.

Rubberneck - To stare at something in a foolish way.

Make out - To manage to see or read with difficulty.

Lay eyes on - To see or look at.

Pore over - To look at or read something intently.

Ogle at - To look at in a lecherous or predatory way.

Pry - To look or inquire into something in a determined manner.

Dart - To look quickly or furtively.

Drink in - To look at with great enjoyment or fascination.

Bask in - To look at or enjoy something for a period of time.

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Writing Description Notes:

Updated 9th September 2024 More writing tips, review tips & writing description notes

Facial Expressions

Masking Emotions

Smiles/Smirks/Grins

Eye Contact/Eye Movements

Blushing

Voice/Tone

Body Language/Idle Movement

Thoughts/Thinking/Focusing/Distracted

Silence

Memories

Happy/Content/Comforted

Love/Romance

Sadness/Crying/Hurt

Confidence/Determination/Hopeful

Surprised/Shocked

Guilt/Regret

Disgusted/Jealous

Uncertain/Doubtful/Worried

Anger/Rage

Laughter

Confused

Speechless/Tongue Tied

Fear/Terrified

Mental Pain

Physical Pain

Tired/Drowsy/Exhausted

Eating

Drinking

Warm/Hot

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Recommend me Yugioh DM fanfiction:

The kind that involves

• character study

• canon or canon divergent

• deep / heavy/ packed with internal thinking

• appropriately paced, good grammar

• Ryou or Y! Bakura centric

• bonus if there is hinted tendershipping

It has been a very long time since I've read any heavy hitters in the YGO fandom. I spent a lot of time on ff.net back in the day, and even then, it was hard to find. I've come across very imaginative AUs, tons of smut, meet-cute, kid fic, coffeehouse AU, and EWE, and all are great, but what I really want is a darker, character driven and story driven long fanfiction.

Ps, I do not need The Last Puzzle recc'd as I'm already intensely waiting for the next update.

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I really want to read this! And I LOVE Severus' Rudolf sweater! ❤️

Crowdy Christmas.

Ah, guys, Christmas is almost here soo... I was thinking about a Muggle AU Christmas party where Lily and James live at Spinner's End right next to Eileen and Severus. And they spend Christmas Eve together. Harry visits his parents every year. He's in his thirties now, but his teenage crush on mom's old friend never gone away! Also let's pretend that the person on the right pushed Severus against Harry by accident xD (And now I'm itchy to write it (ᗒᗨᗕ))

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Masterpost: How to write a story?

Compilation of writing advice for some aspects of the writing process.

How to motivate myself to write more

How to get rid of writer’s block

Basic Overview: How to write a story

How to outline a story

How to come up with plot

How to create a character

How to make a character unique

How to name your characters (Masterpost)

How to start a story

How to write a prologue

How to write conversation

How to write witty banter

How to write the last line

How to write a summary

How to write a book description

How to write romance

How to write friendships

How to write emotions (Masterpost)

How to write an argument

How to write yelling

How to write anger

How to write betrayal

How to title fanfiction

How to write an unreliable narrator

First Person vs. Third Person POV

How to write character deaths

How to use songs in a fanfiction

How to name fictional things

How to write self-insert fics

How to write multiple points of view

Introducing a group of characters

Large cast of characters interacting in one scene

How to write dual timelines

Redemption arc

Plot twists

Fatal Character Flaws

Good Traits Gone Bad (x)

Slow burn

Explanation posts about writing terms

What is…

AU ideas

Favourite tropes

Tropes of the day

List of Genres

Drabble vs. One-Shot

Advice for writing relationships

Masterpost: how to write relationships + romance

More specific scenarios

How to write a bilingual character

How to write a character with glasses

How to write heterochromia

How to create a villain

Reasons for becoming a villain

How to write a morally grey character

How to write an inferiority complex

How to write a road trip

How to create and write a cult

How to write amnesia

How to write being stabbed

How to write a stratocracy

How to write a heist

How to write the mafia

Criminal past comes to light

Ideas for traumatic experiences

How to create an atmosphere (Masterpost)

How to write a college party

How to write royalty (Masterpost)

Paramilitary Forces/ Militia

Superpowers Masterpost (Hero x Villain)

Inconvenient things a ghost could do

A Queen’s Assassination Plot

Crime Story - Detective’s POV

Evil organization of assassins

Evil wins in the end

Causes for the apocalypse

Last day on earth

Liminal Spaces

Workplace AUs

Signs of co-dependency

What to wear in a desert

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Follow You

Summary: Orphaned at 16, Harry is directly placed into the foster care system and is soon placed with relatives he never knew existed. He begins at a new school and tries to make the most out of his situation. The Dursleys are abusive; Harry hides the bruises beneath ill-fitting clothes. His grades plunge. Depression takes over his waking thoughts. His budding friendships drift apart. Through it all, his sight remains on the troubled goth kid, utterly infatuated and completely oblivious. When Harry tries to intervene in the bullying and shaming aimed at his crush, it backfires. Instead of making a new friend, he's made an enemy.

Tags: Non-magical AU, Harry Potter/Severus Snape, foster care, misunderstandings, mistrust, grunge, goth teen Severus, underage smoking, underage drinking, troubled youth, alternating POV

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EDIT: Thanks to some lovely people, I know the fic is called "Of Elevators and Muses." It has been deleted, but here's to hoping it sees the light of day again someday, should the author allow it ❤️

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Seeking an older tendershipping fanfiction:

Years ago, probably around 2012, I had read a tendershipping AU where Yami Bakura and Ryou are complete strangers who meet in an elevator of the apartment they both apparently shared. Bakura was rude, acerbic, and he smoked cigarettes indoors despite Ryou asking him to stop. Ryou was mostly stoic but really disliked Bakura. They only spoke in passing for a long while until Bakura heard piano music coming from someone's apartment. He follows the music and discovers that it's coming from Ryou, and he makes more effort at being an outright ass by demanding Ryou stop. But Ryou doesn't stop, he plays day after day. Bakura slowly begins to fall for Ryou.

For some reason, I think Ryou had a young child, but I am not sure.

I read this on fanfiction.net, and I have searched for it over the years but can't find it. It was so good, I would love to read it again. It is possible it was deleted long ago, so my hopes are slim.

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I've read your post on manipulative characters, and it helped a lot! Could you explain how to write manipulated characters?

Creating a character who is under the influence or control of another is a challenging feat for any writer. To effectively portray this dynamic, it’s crucial to understand the manipulator’s goals and the methods they use to exert their influence. Let’s explore how a character’s dynamics might change when they are being manipulated.

Behaviour

Behave inconsistently with the decisions they would usually make.

Second-guess themselves or hesitate before acting.

Gradually change their behaviours to align more with the manipulator’s interests.

Show confusion or self-doubt.

Rationalise or defend the manipulator’s actions even when they are harmful.

Suppress their true desires to please the manipulator.

A declining interest in hobbies or activities that they once loved.

Signs of stress or anxiety, especially when the character is around the manipulator.

Increasingly isolating from their support network.

Making excuses for the manipulator’s behaviour to others.

Interactions

Unequal power dynamics, with the manipulator often interrupting or speaking over them.

A lack of reciprocal communication – the manipulator talks, the character listens.

Physical touch that seems controlling or guiding rather than comforting.

They are asked to keep secrets or lie on behalf of the manipulator.

Receive subtle threats or backhanded compliments from the manipulator.

Show an obligation to tend to the manipulator’s needs.

Are willing to compromise their morals under manipulative influence.

The manipulator may use personal information against them to keep them in line.

Have other characters note changes or express concern about their changed behaviour.

Have moments of realisation or clarity that are quickly squashed by the manipulator.

Body language

Closed off, with crossed arms or averted gaze.

Physical withdrawal or flinching.

Display nervous habits, like nail-biting, or fidgeting.

Make themselves smaller or trying to go unnoticed.

Have trouble maintaining eye contact.

Forced smiles or laughter to mask their true feelings.

Physical tension that doesn’t ease, even in supposedly relaxing environments.

Mimicking the manipulator’s body language subconsciously.

Physical exhaustion due to emotional strain.

Contrast in how they act around the manipulator versus others.

Attitude

A gradual erosion of the character’s optimism or hope.

Displays unwarranted hostility towards others.

Is overly apologetic, especially for things not their fault.

A shift from self-assuredness to self-deprecation over time.

A sense of helplessness that they struggle to overcome.

A fatalistic or defeatist outlook on their future.

A growing reluctance to make decisions independently.

Show internal conflict between their beliefs and the influence of the manipulator.

Repetition of the manipulator’s opinions as if they were their own.

A lost sense of identity through a disinterested or detached demeanor.

Positive story outcomes

An eventual recognition of manipulation as a moment of empowerment.

A journey towards reclaiming agency and self-worth.

Forming new, healthy relationships that contrast with the manipulator’s treatment.

Using their experience with manipulation to help others in similar situations.

The development of stronger personal boundaries and assertiveness.

Creative or professional achievements as they break free from manipulation.

Gaining insight and wisdom from their experiences.

Finding support systems that validate and uplift them.

A renewed sense of hope and direction in life post-manipulation.

Finds resilience and new strengths.

Negative story outcomes

Continued struggles with self-esteem and trust issues.

Setbacks and challenges in the aftermath of manipulation.

Potential for downward spirals as a result of the manipulative relationship.

A lasting impact of manipulation on the character’s relationships with others.

A psychological toll, such as anxiety or depression, that may linger.

Becomes wary of future relationships, romantic or otherwise.

Inadvertently emulates manipulative behaviours learned from the manipulator.

Might sabotage their own success due to ingrained beliefs planted by the manipulator.

Struggling to regain autonomy and make independent choices.

Increased tendency to isolate themselves to avoid being hurt again.

Helpful vocabulary

Coercion

Gaslighting

Subjugation

Compliance

Devious

Subtle

Undermine

Exploit

Domineering

Manipulate

Discredit

Influence

Contrived

Obedience

Suppression

Dependency

Guilt-trip

Intimidation

Passive-aggressive

Psychological warfare

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— George R.R. Martin

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Tuesday, August 29.

weirdcore.

all is pretty weird this morning, pretty uncanny. like lights glowing over a misty pond, a song from childhood played from nowhere in adulthood, or the sound of your native language spoken well enough to be understood, but broken enough to just sound a bit off. it may be that something simply does not land. it may be that something leaves you with a peculiar sense of disquiet. it might be pleasing, it might be disconcerting. it might be something eerie yet, at the same time, it might be something you simply cannot look away from.

#weirdcore is altogether hard to define, but it seems to overlap with horrorcore, if not outright frightening. it seems to overlap too with surrealcore, if not overtly or explicitly bizarre. it overlaps perhaps most closely with liminal spaces, but even then, all that is weirdcore lacks the sparsity, the sense of in-between places, and the limbo quality that makes liminality so compelling. weirdcore then, just leaves you with that sense, of whatever shade, of something just a bit weird. it's kind of comforting, but it's really kind of not. and we are here for it.

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Witchcore is a fantasy-based aesthetic centered around witchcraft, witchy practices, and nature. It also celebrates mysticism and all things supernatural. Witchcore was heavily influenced by gothic and hippie themes, and it is closely related to other nature-based aesthetics. More witchcore inspiration by the Witches of Tumblr.

Animal skulls in the woods, somewhere in Poland.

| Artist: Szary Burek

🔮 Witchcore month on @mynocturnality

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