Fixedly

/ˈfɪksɪdli/ adverb

Definition

In a fixed, steady, or intent manner; staring or focusing without moving or looking away.

Etymology

From fixed plus -ly adverbial suffix. See fixate for root etymology.

Kelly Says

When you stare fixedly at something, you're engaging the same neural circuit that controls trance states—which is why people can hypnotize you by having you focus fixedly on a point or swinging pendulum.

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