Pronunciation: /lʊk/
noun the act of directing one's gaze in a particular direction
A1 I like the look of that new car.
A2 She gave me a strange look.
B1 The look on his face told me he was upset.
B2 The modern look of the building stood out in the cityscape.
C1 Her sophisticated look at the gala event turned heads.
C2 The artist's unique look at the world is reflected in his paintings.
verb to direct one's gaze towards someone or something
A1 I look at the stars every night.
A2 She looks happy in that photo.
B1 We need to look for a new apartment.
B2 He looked through the documents carefully before signing.
C1 The detective looked into the case for months before solving it.
C2 She has a keen eye for detail and can look at a painting and see things others miss.
adjective describing something that appears visually appealing or attractive
A1 She has a new look with her haircut.
A2 The old house has a rundown look.
B1 The vintage car has a classic look to it.
B2 The modern architecture gives the city a sleek look.
C1 The intricate design of the jewelry gives it a luxurious look.
C2 The painting has a surreal look that captivates viewers.
adverb modifying a verb, indicating the manner in which the action of looking is performed
A1 She looked carefully at the menu before ordering.
A2 He quickly looked around the room to see if his friends had arrived.
B1 I always look forward to seeing my family during the holidays.
B2 The detective looked closely at the evidence to solve the case.
C1 The artist looked intently at the landscape before starting to paint.
C2 She looked disdainfully at the poorly written article, unimpressed by its lack of quality.
formal Please take a closer look at the data before making any decisions.
informal Hey, look at that cute puppy over there!
slang Yo, look at this sick new skateboard trick I learned!
figurative When life gets tough, always remember to look for the silver lining.
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