Synonyms of looked up

looked up

verb

past tense of look up

1

as in pursued

to go in search of

be sure to look me up if you're ever in town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pursued
• sought
• searched (for or out)
• chased (down)
• shopped (for)
• cast about (for)
• looked for
• cast around (for)
• foraged (for)
• hunted
• ferreted (out)
• rooted (out)
• quested

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• ignored
• hid
• neglected

2

as in brightened

to become glad or hopeful

by the next morning, the skies had begun to clear and we were looking up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brightened
• perked (up)
• cheered (up)
• revived
• lightened
• glowed
• bucked up
• encouraged
• livened (up)
• beamed
• rejoiced
• sparkled
• radiated
• gladdened
• heartened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• darkened
• saddened
• despaired
• desponded
• brooded
• fretted
• moped

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of looked up

Growing up on a farm in Callicoon, New York, Keen looked up to his dad’s impressive career, but was more intrigued by his mom’s job at first. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

This week's total solar eclipse captured the world's attention, and millions of skywatchers looked up (with the correct protective eyewear, hopefully) to experience the moon blocking out our star's light. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Clancy looked up suicide methods, bipolar disorder and insomnia at the end of December 2022 and, in January, went in search of information on postpartum depression. — Michael Casey, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Officials for the nonprofit said that Foreman was a critical part of their team who many looked up to. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

After an hour and a half, Hubbard emerged, with his head down, then looked up at his team, who were standing outside waiting for him. — Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026

Watters and her boyfriend looked up to see Williams and his weapon through the back window of their car. — Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026

But as Melendrez turned to leave empty-handed, Chin looked up from behind the counter, smiled, and waved him back. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Noe and his sons looked up at the sky to watch five pelicans fly northward, away from the Gulf. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026