The old man gazed at the setting sun with a wistful smile.

Meaning: The elderly man watched the sun as it disappeared below the horizon, a gentle smile on his face.

Choice of Words: Gazed means to look steadily and intently. Setting refers to the time when the sun sinks below the horizon.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The old man gazed at the setting sun.
• The old man gazed at the setting sun peacefully.
• The old man gazed thoughtfully out the window.
• The old man gazed at the sunset peacefully.
• The old man gazed thoughtfully at the distant mountains.
• The old man gazed pensively at the sunset.
• The old man gazed at the distant horizon.
• The old man gazed at the stars, lost in contemplation.
• The old man gazed at the stars, his thoughts drifting away.
• The old man gazed at the sunset in awe.