f-i-x-e-d-l-y
FIXEDLY means in a steady, unwavering manner; with concentrated attention or a rigid, immobile gaze.
21
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
FIXEDLY is an adverb that describes doing something with intense, unwavering focus or in a rigid, unchanging manner. It combines the valuable X (8 points) with Y (4 points), making it a strategic choice for word game players seeking high scores. The word captures the essence of steadfast attention or immobility - whether describing a concentrated stare, an unchanging position, or persistent focus on a particular object or idea. When someone looks fixedly, they gaze without wavering; when something is positioned fixedly, it remains firmly in place.Key aspects of FIXEDLY:
The word fixedly derives from "fixed" plus the adverbial suffix "-ly." The root "fix" comes from Latin fixus, past participle of figere meaning "to fasten, attach, or drive in." The progression shows how physical fastening evolved into metaphorical meanings: - Latin figere (to fasten) → fixus (fastened) - Middle English adopted "fixen" from Medieval Latin - "Fixed" emerged as the adjective form - "Fixedly" developed by adding -ly to create the adverb The sense of "staring fixedly" emerged in the 16th century, extending the idea of being "fastened" to describe eyes that remain steadily focused on one point, as if attached or anchored to their object of attention.
•The X (8 points) in FIXEDLY makes it particularly valuable
•High-value letters should be saved for double or triple letter score squares when possible
•FIXEDLY can be a game-winning play when used strategically
•Y can function as both a vowel and consonant, making Y-words flexible
""I played FIXEDLY on a triple word score and earned a huge number of points.""
""FIXEDLY is one of those words that can really boost your score in word games.""
Total base points: 21 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 2 | Consonants: 5
Words with similar meaning
Steadily
In unchanging manner
Intently
With focused attention
Unwaveringly
Without deviation
Rigidly
In stiff manner
Words with opposite meaning
Casually
Without focus
Fleetingly
Briefly, passing
Distractedly
Without attention
Loosely
Not firmly
Base Verb
fix
To fasten or repair
Adjective
fixed
Fastened, unchanging
Noun
fixity
State of being fixed
Noun
fixture
Something firmly attached
Related Terms
Gazed without moving
Maintained steady gaze
Watched intently
If you can't play FIXEDLY, consider these subwords:
"Fixedly" frequently appears in literature to describe intense emotional states or dramatic moments. Authors use it to convey unwavering attention, determination, or shock - characters who stare fixedly often reveal deep emotion or critical realizations. The word's ability to freeze a moment makes it valuable for creating tension.
In descriptive writing, "fixedly" establishes mood through stillness. A character gazing fixedly at the horizon suggests contemplation; eyes fixed on a door implies anticipation or dread. The adverb's emphasis on unchanging focus makes readers pause and pay attention to what captivates the character.
With 21 base points in Scrabble, FIXEDLY ranks among valuable 7-letter plays. The X on a triple letter score alone yields 24 points. Smart players look for opportunities to play FIX first, then add EDLY in a subsequent turn for maximum efficiency.
Fixedly vs. Firmly
Fixedly: unwavering gaze; Firmly: strong manner
Fixedly vs. Steadily
Fixedly: rigid focus; Steadily: consistent pace
Fixed vs. Fixedly
Fixed: adjective; Fixedly: adverb
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