Goggled

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑɡəld/

Definitions of goggled

verb to stare with wide-open eyes, typically in amazement or wonder

Example Sentences

A1 The child goggled at the colorful balloons floating in the sky.

A2 She goggled in amazement at the size of the waterfall.

B1 The tourists goggled at the ancient ruins in awe.

B2 He goggled at the price tag of the luxury car.

C1 The scientist goggled at the unexpected results of the experiment.

C2 The artist goggled at the masterpiece he had created.

Examples of goggled in a Sentence

formal The scientist goggled at the unexpected results of the experiment.

informal I goggled at the amazing view from the top of the mountain.

slang She goggled when she saw the price tag on the designer shoes.

figurative His mind goggled at the complexity of the mathematical problem.

Grammatical Forms of goggled

• past tense: goggled
• plural: goggles
• comparative: more goggled
• superlative: most goggled
• present tense: goggle
• future tense: will goggle
• perfect tense: have goggled
• continuous tense: is goggling
• singular: goggle
• positive degree: goggled
• infinitive: to goggle
• gerund: goggling
• participle: goggled

Origin and Evolution of goggled

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'goggled' originated from the Middle English word 'gogelen' which meant to roll the eyes or squint.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'goggled' shifted from squinting or rolling the eyes to referring to wearing goggles or glasses that cover the eyes for protection or vision enhancement.