frozen · held · magnetic · unblinking · tension · electricity · attraction · riveted · fixed · penetrating · soul · deep · mesmerized · captivated · transfixed · encounter · spark · chemistry
eyes lockedlooked away
averted gaze · glanced away · looked down · shifty eyes · looked through
IDEA.org / Words / eyes locked
Related — gaze (Fixed, intent look); stare (Prolonged fixed gaze); connection (A joining or relation); intense · moment · frozen · held · magnetic · unblinking · tension · electricity · attraction · riveted
VISUAL ENGAGEMENTeyes locked ≠ looked away; averted gaze · glanced away · looked down · shifty eyes · looked through
INTERPERSONAL CONNECTIONeyes locked ≠ cold shoulder Intentional dismissive treatment; disengaged
ATTENTION DIRECTIONeyes locked ≠ distracted Unable to concentrate; lost in thought · zoned out · unfocused · spaced out
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/eyes_locked