gaze kindly

Definitions

To look at someone or something in a steady, gentle, and affectionate manner.

To observe with a soft, benevolent, or sympathetic expression.

Examples

The grandmother would gaze kindly at her grandchildren as they played in the garden.

Even when he was frustrated, he managed to gaze kindly at his students to encourage their progress.

Synonyms

look tenderly regard warmly smile with eyes behold affectionately view benignly

Antonyms

glare coldly stare menacingly look disdainfully scowl harshly glower spitefully