Used to describe a very focused gaze, suggesting deep concentration or emotions. She listened to the story, looking fixedly at the speaker, absorbing every word.
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Unwavering Attention
Implies that the attention does not shift around and is locked onto a particular object or person. During the lecture, he stared fixedly at the diagram, trying to understand it completely.
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Potential Tension
Can indicate a tense or awkward situation when one person looks steadily at another. There was a tense silence as they gazed fixedly at each other, neither willing to concede.