Gape

usgb/ɡeɪp/
verb

To stare at something with your mouth open because you are shocked or surprised.

She was gaping at the beautiful scenery in awe.
Visual representation of "gape" - To stare at something with your mouth open because you are shocked or surprised.

Often appears as...

  • gape in horror
  • gape in amazement
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Visual representation of "gape"
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Shock or Surprise

Use 'gape' when someone is so astonished that they can't close their mouth.

Illustration for Shock or Surprise
After the magic trick, we all gaped in disbelief.
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Motionless Staring

'Gape' often implies being so stunned that one forgets to move or react.

Illustration for Motionless Staring
He gaped at the sky where the UFO had disappeared.
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