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OVERLOOKING

(adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Overlooking.

How to pronounce overlooking:

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Overlooking - as an adjective satellite

Used of a height or viewpoint

Example: "A commanding view of the ocean"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commanding18dominating14

Overlooking - as a verb

To offer a view (of something) from a higher position.

Example: "Our hotel room overlooks the lake."

To fail to notice; to look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it.

Example: "These errors were overlooked by the proofreaders."

To pretend not to have noticed (something, especially a mistake or flaw); to pass over (something) without censure or punishment.

Example: "I’m not willing to overlook such bad behaviour."

To look down upon (something) from a place that is over or above.

Example: "To overlook a valley from a hill"

To supervise, oversee; to watch over.

Example: "To overlook a gang of laborers"

To observe or watch (someone or something) surreptitiously or secretly.

To inspect (something); to examine; to look over carefully or repeatedly.

To look upon with an evil eye; to bewitch by looking upon; to fascinate.

Example Sentences

"The hotel room had a stunning view overlooking the ocean."
"We had a lovely dinner on the terrace, overlooking the city skyline."
"The restaurant boasts an outdoor patio overlooking the river."
"She had an office with a window overlooking the park."
"We sat on the balcony, overlooking the mountains in the distance."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERLOOKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overlooking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERLOOKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is OVERLOOKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overlooking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERLOOKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is OVERLOOKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overlooking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERLOOKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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