1. (used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
   "staring eyes";
   - agaze
    
2. Total or absolute (intensifier, usually emphasizing negative qualities)
   "stark staring mad";
   - arrant, complete, consummate, double-dyed, everlasting, gross, perfect, pure, sodding [Brit, informal], stark, thorough, thoroughgoing, utter, unadulterated, rigorous, total

1. Look at with fixed eyes
   "The students stared at the teacher with amazement";
   - gaze
    
2. Fixate one's eyes
   "The ancestor in the painting is staring down menacingly"

See also: open, opened, unmitigated

Type of: look

Encyclopedia: Staring