Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Intently / fixedly: Describes a gaze or look that is deeply focused, absorbed, and unwavering, often conveying strong emotion such as love, longing, or deep thought.
   • Devotedly / passionately: Can describe a manner of doing something with deep, single-minded passion or devotion.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cô ấy nhìn đăm đắm vào bức ảnh cũ. (She gazed intently at the old photograph.)
  • Ánh mắt đăm đắm của anh ấy luôn hướng về phía cô. (His fixed, longing gaze was always directed toward her.)
  • Anh ấy theo đuổi ước mơ một cách đăm đắm. (He pursued his dream devotedly.)

Advanced Usage

• While primarily used to describe eyes or a gaze, "đăm đắm" can be extended metaphorically to describe other forms of deep, concentrated attention or passion.
  • Một tình yêu đăm đắm. (A passionate, all-consuming love.)

Variants and Related Words

• Đăm chiêu (adj): pensive, deep in thought, often with a serious or worried expression.

  • Gương mặt đăm chiêu. (A pensive face.)

• Đắm đuối (adj): infatuated, deeply immersed (usually in emotion, like love).

  • Ánh mắt đắm đuối. (An infatuated gaze.)

Synonyms

• Intently: With earnest and eager attention.
• Fixedly: In a steady, unwavering manner.
• Devotedly: With loyalty and dedication.

Related Idioms

• Mắt nhìn đăm đắm: A set phrase describing a fixed, intense stare.
  • Đôi mắt nhìn đăm đắm ấy khiến tôi không thể quên. (Those intently staring eyes made me unable to forget.)