fixedly

Meaning

In a way that is not moving or changing; intently or steadily.

Examples

• He gazed fixedly at the horizon, as if waiting for someone to appear.
• The cat watched the mouse fixedly, ready to pounce at any moment.

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪksɪdli/

How to Use fixedly

gaze fixedly (collocation)

To look at something with intense, unwavering focus. — "She would often gaze fixedly at the distant mountains."

stare fixedly (collocation)

To look at someone or something without moving one's eyes. — "The child stared fixedly at the magician, mesmerized by the tricks."

look fixedly (collocation)

To direct one's eyes steadily towards something. — "He looked fixedly at the instructions, trying to understand each step."

Synonyms of fixedly

Words with a similar meaning to fixedly:

• steadily
• intently
• unwaveringly
• raptly

Antonyms of fixedly

Words with the opposite meaning to fixedly:

• fickly
• distractedly