beholding

Definitions

The act of looking at or observing something.

The state of perceiving or contemplating something with the eyes or mind.

Examples

She stood silently on the cliff, beholding the vast expanse of the ocean as the sun began to set.

There is a unique sense of peace in beholding the intricate details of a blooming flower.

The crowd remained hushed, beholding the masterpiece with a mixture of awe and reverence.

Synonyms

observing viewing watching gazing scrutinizing witnessing perceiving

Antonyms

ignoring overlooking disregarding missing neglecting avoiding unseeing