fixedly

In unchanging manner

In a fixed manner—steady, unmoving, unwavering.

Most often describes how someone looks at something: She stared fixedly at the door.

The gaze doesn't wander or shift.

Less commonly, fixedly can mean with firm determination: He remained fixedly opposed to compromise.

attentively

intent

Planned purpose

watchful · observant · alert · vigilant · rapt · riveted · unblinking · unwavering · focused · undistracted

firmly

immovable

Incapable of being shifted

planted · set · locked · frozen · stationary · motionless · still · unmoving · stable · secure

gazing

stare

Prolonged fixed gaze

  • gazeFixed, intent look
  • glareFierce stare or brightness
  • watchPortable timekeeping device

peer · observe · scrutinize · behold · regard · contemplate · eyeball · ogle · view · inspect

resolutely

unwavering

Steady and unchanging

resolute · persistent · unfaltering · unswerving · dogged · staunch · tenacious · obstinate · adamant · inflexible

Opposites
stability/constancy of attention or gaze

fixedlywaveringly

In an unsteady manner

fitfully · unsteadily · erratically · flickeringly · intermittently

flexibility/rigidity of position or state

fixedlychangeably

In inconstant manner

variably · elastically · flexibly · loosely · movably

intensity/engagement of manner

fixedlycasually

In an informal way

briefly · detachedly · absently · indifferently · glancingly

Phrases
Family

fixed, unfixed, affixed, fixedness

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