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stared lovingly

[/stɛərd ˈlʌvɪŋli/]
verb phrase
olhou amorosamente
1. looked at someone or something with affection, tenderness, or romantic interest; gazed with love
She stared lovingly at the newborn baby.
Ela olhou amorosamente para o bebê recém-nascido.
2. directed one's gaze steadily and intensely while expressing deep affection or admiration
He stared lovingly into her eyes across the candlelit table.
Ele olhou amorosamente nos olhos dela através da mesa iluminada por velas.
Synonyms
gazed lovinglylooked tenderlyregarded affectionatelyeyed with adoration
Antonyms
stared coldlyglared angrilylooked dismissivelygazed indifferently

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
olhou amorosamente
most common form in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
fitou amorosamente
alternative, slightly more poetic usage
Portugal
olhou carinhosamente
Portuguese variant using 'carinhosamente' (tenderly) as alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

eyes full of love
gaze of affection
look of devotion
tender gaze
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