FIXEDLY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

fixedly

adverb

Definition of fixedly

as in rigidly

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Recent Examples of fixedly Mission is not about staring fixedly at the destination. — Chris Harris, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026 Wole faced fixedly forward, both fists clenching the steering wheel. — David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025

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Adverb

Even though the category is rigidly defined, there are differences in style, cask finishes, alcohol content, and even mashbill to take into account when searching for this quintessentially American whiskey.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
Are the Norwegian authorities concerned for children’s safety — or are they offended by this family’s rigidly patriarchal beliefs, which include intolerance toward homosexuality?

— Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of rigidly

Adverb

On Thursday, Owens’ fellow inductees and emcee Fran Fraschilla listened intently as Owens, still sharp and quick with a line, mixed gratitude with humor during his remarks.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
As Jose spoke, Courtney sat next to her mother, listening intently as tears slowly rolled down her face.

— Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of intently

Adverb

Nina nodded and looked across the restaurant to watch two tall women, flight attendants, striding resolutely through the concourse, their legs in perfect rhythm.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
The time-only two-hander is resolutely Brutalist in style, with sharp, geometric lines, an ultra-thin rectangular case, and bold pops of burgundy.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of resolutely

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Though based on the visuals of the past, his output is determinedly contemporary.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Blue-collar Ho-seok (Sul), a man traumatized by losing his factory job after a workers’ strike, lives a quiet life with his determinedly optimistic wife, Mi-ok (Jeon).

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of determinedly

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Stocks are moving solidly higher , putting the S & P 500 and Nasdaq on track for their third consecutive winning session.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Today, however, that encompasses solidly middle-class, even working-class, households, not the $500,000+ cadre.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of solidly

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They are packaged attractively, marketed intensively and intended to displace other food groups.

— Garrett M. Broad, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
Newsom, by contrast, may need to begin campaigning intensively after leaving office rather than wait for Harris’s decision.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of intensively

Adverb

Menopause does not fall squarely under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act or the Pregnancy Discrimination Act.

— Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026
And, don’t forget, Ohtani has a no-trade clause that places him squarely in charge of his future here.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

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