a. Obs. rare–1. [f. L. contuit- ppl. stem of contuērī to gaze upon (f. con- + tuērī to behold) + -IVE.] Having a steadfast gaze.
1649. Bulwer, Pathomyot., II. v. 170. Of a Contuitive … aspect, such as is seen in those who with some Tragicall … look would affright and scare others.
