Goggled — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb plural noun /ˈgä-gəl/ (verb) /ˈgä-gəlz/ (plural noun) gog·gle

Meaning & Definition of Goggled

Goggled (verb)

  1. to stare with wide or protuberant eyes

Goggled (plural noun)

  1. protective glasses set in a flexible frame (as of rubber or plastic) that fits snugly against the face
  2. an electronic apparatus that covers the eyes and is used to enhance vision (as at night) or to produce images (as of a virtual reality)

Goggled (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to look long and hard in wonder or surprise

    "goggled at the elaborate costumes and floats in the Mardi Gras parade"

    similar: blinked, gaped, gawked, gawped (chiefly British), gazed, peered, rubbernecked, stared
    related: glared, gloated, glowered, considered, eyed, fixated, observed, regarded, watched, leered, ogled, perused, pored (over), studied, outfaced, outstared, stared down
    near: glanced, glimpsed, peeked, peeped, browsed, dipped (into), scanned, winked (at)

Related Entry: Goggle (verb)

Goggle is a different word from Goggled. The synonyms below are for goggle, not for goggled.

  1. to look long and hard in wonder or surprise

    "goggled at the elaborate costumes and floats in the Mardi Gras parade"

    similar: blink, gape, gawk, gawp (chiefly British), gaze, peer, rubberneck, stare
    related: glare, gloat, glower, consider, eye, fixate, observe, regard, watch, leer, ogle, peruse, pore (over), study, outface, outstare, stare down
    near: glance, glimpse, peek, peep, browse, dip (into), scan, wink (at)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Goggled

The most common words with a similar meaning to Goggled:

Chiefly British: gawped
blinked, gaped, gawked, gazed, peered, rubbernecked, stared

Related Words for Goggled

glared, gloated, glowered, considered, eyed, fixated, observed, regarded, watched, leered, ogled, perused, pored (over), studied, outfaced, outstared, stared down

Near Antonyms of Goggled

glanced, glimpsed, peeked, peeped, browsed, dipped (into), scanned, winked (at)

Word Forms of Goggled

Inflections: goggling

Derived words: goggler (noun), goggled (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Goggled

Middle English gogelen to squint

First known use: 1742

Frequently Asked Questions about Goggled

What does "Goggled" mean?

"Goggled" means to stare with wide or protuberant eyes. As an a verb and a plural noun, it is defined as: to stare with wide or protuberant eyes.

What is another word for "Goggled"?

Other words for "Goggled" include blinked, gaped, gawked, gawped, gazed, peered, rubbernecked and stared. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Goggled" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Goggled"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Goggled". Common alternatives include blinked, gaped, gawked, gawped, gazed, peered, rubbernecked and stared.

How do you use "Goggled" in a sentence?

Examples of "Goggled" in a sentence: "goggled at the elaborate costumes and floats in the Mardi Gras parade".

Is "Goggled" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Goggled" can be used as a verb and a plural noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Goggled"?

"Goggled" is pronounced /ˈgä-gəl/ as a verb and /ˈgä-gəlz/ as a plural noun and divided into syllables as gog·gle.

What is the origin of the word "Goggled"?

"Goggled" comes from Middle English gogelen to squint. First known use: 1742.

What is another word for "Goggled" meaning "to look long and hard in wonder or surprise"?

When "Goggled" (verb) means to look long and hard in wonder or surprise, synonyms include blinked, gaped, gawked, gawped, gazed and peered.