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gaze steadily

[/ɡeɪz ˈstɛdɪli/]
verb phrase
olhar fixamente
1. to look at someone or something for a long time in a steady, continuous manner
She gazed steadily at the painting, trying to understand its meaning.
Ela olhava fixamente para a pintura, tentando entender seu significado.
2. to maintain a fixed, unwavering look without blinking or shifting focus
He gazed steadily into her eyes as he spoke.
Ele olhava fixamente nos seus olhos enquanto falava.
NYC Slang
lock eyes / keep the stare
Synonyms
stare intentlylook fixedlygaze fixedlyregard steadilyobserve closely
Antonyms
glance brieflylook awayavert one's gazepeekglance hastily

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
olhar fixamente
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
encarar
can also mean to face or confront directly
São Paulo
olhar bem fixo
emphasis on the steadiness of the gaze
Portugal
olhar fixamente/mirar
mirar is also used for aiming or focusing

Related Idioms & Phrases

gaze into the distance
gaze upon
gaze into someone's soul
steady gaze
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