beholder

/bɪˈhəʊldə/ /bɪˈhoʊldɚ/

Meanings

noun

Someone who observes or beholds; an observer or spectator.

Examples :

"The beholder of the winning essay received a prize. "

person human

noun

A fictional monster in roleplaying games, a floating orb of flesh with a large mouth and many eyes on stalks.

Examples :

"The beholder floated silently above the classroom, its many eyes scrutinizing every student. "

mythology entertainment game character inhuman being

Related Words

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

floating verb

/ˈfləʊtɪŋ/ /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

Of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface.

"The boat floated on the water."

received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

fictional adjective

/ˈfɪkʃənəl/

Invented, as opposed to real.

"Romeo and Juliet are fictional characters."

silently adverb

/ˈsaɪləntli/

In a silent manner; making no noise.

"The student sat silently in the library, concentrating on his book. "

spectator noun

/spɛkˈteɪtə/ /ˈspɛkteɪtɚ/

One who watches an event; especially, one held outdoors.

"The cheering spectators watched the fireworks."

beholds verb

/bɪˈhoʊldz/ /biˈhoʊldz/

To see or look at, esp. appreciatively; to descry, look upon.

"The tourist beholds the Eiffel Tower, marveling at its grandeur. "

observer noun

/ɒb-/ /ɑb-/

One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice

"Most impartial observers agreed that Sampras had not served well."

roleplaying verb

/ˈroʊlˌpleɪɪŋ/

To act out a fantasy, especially with a group.

"The children were roleplaying as doctors and nurses in the living room, using their toys as medical equipment. "

observes verb

/əbˈzɜːvz/ /əbˈzɜrvz/

To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

"From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat."

scrutinizing verb

/ˈskruːtəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈskruːtn̩ˌaɪzɪŋ/

To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.

"to scrutinize the conduct or motives of individuals"