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sometimes you need dialogue tags and don't want to use the same four
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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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“who’s your favorite character?” my friend’s oc. “who’s your favorite character in canon?” my friend’s oc. “your favorite character can’t be your friend’s oc!” the posters on my walls and discord messages say otherwise. my wound has a heartbeat and only my friend’s oc can fix it. goodbye chat
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100 Dialogue Tags You Can Use Instead of “Said”
For the writers struggling to rid themselves of the classic ‘said’. Some are repeated in different categories since they fit multiple ones (but those are counted once so it adds up to 100 new words).
1. Neutral Tags
Straightforward and unobtrusive dialogue tags:
Added, Replied, Stated, Remarked, Responded, Observed, Acknowledged, Commented, Noted, Voiced, Expressed, Shared, Answered, Mentioned, Declared.
2. Questioning Tags
Curious, interrogative dialogue tags:
Asked, Queried, Wondered, Probed, Inquired, Requested, Pondered, Demanded, Challenged, Interjected, Investigated, Countered, Snapped, Pleaded, Insisted.
3. Emotive Tags
Emotional dialogue tags:
Exclaimed, Shouted, Sobbed, Whispered, Cried, Hissed, Gasped, Laughed, Screamed, Stammered, Wailed, Murmured, Snarled, Choked, Barked.
4. Descriptive Tags
Insightful, tonal dialogue tags:
Muttered, Mumbled, Yelled, Uttered, Roared, Bellowed, Drawled, Spoke, Shrieked, Boomed, Snapped, Groaned, Rasped, Purred, Croaked.
5. Action-Oriented Tags
Movement-based dialogue tags:
Announced, Admitted, Interrupted, Joked, Suggested, Offered, Explained, Repeated, Advised, Warned, Agreed, Confirmed, Ordered, Reassured, Stated.
6. Conflict Tags
Argumentative, defiant dialogue tags:
Argued, Snapped, Retorted, Rebuked, Disputed, Objected, Contested, Barked, Protested, Countered, Growled, Scoffed, Sneered, Challenged, Huffed.
7. Agreement Tags
Understanding, compliant dialogue tags:
Agreed, Assented, Nodded, Confirmed, Replied, Conceded, Acknowledged, Accepted, Affirmed, Yielded, Supported, Echoed, Consented, Promised, Concurred.
8. Disagreement Tags
Resistant, defiant dialogue tags:
Denied, Disagreed, Refused, Argued, Contradicted, Insisted, Protested, Objected, Rejected, Declined, Countered, Challenged, Snubbed, Dismissed, Rebuked.
9. Confused Tags
Hesitant, uncertain dialogue tags:
Stammered, Hesitated, Fumbled, Babbled, Mumbled, Faltered, Stumbled, Wondered, Pondered, Stuttered, Blurted, Doubted, Confessed, Vacillated.
10. Surprise Tags
Shock-inducing dialogue tags:
Gasped, Stunned, Exclaimed, Blurted, Wondered, Staggered, Marvelled, Breathed, Recoiled, Jumped, Yelped, Shrieked, Stammered.
Note: everyone is entitled to their own opinion. No I am NOT telling people to abandon said and use these. Yes I understand that said is often good enough, but sometimes you WANT to draw attention to how the character is speaking. If you think adding an action/movement to your dialogue is 'good enough' hate to break it to you but that ruins immersion much more than a casual 'mumbled'. And for the last time: this is just a resource list, CALM DOWN. Hope that covers all the annoyingly redundant replies :)
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