steelier; steeliest
1
: resembling or suggesting steel (as in hardness, color, strength, or coldness)
steely determination
steely blue
2
: made of steel
steeliness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of steely in a Sentence
a thief with steely nerves
He had a steely determination to succeed.
She gave him a steely gaze.
a sky filled with steely gray clouds
the judge's steely blue eyes
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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
But a steely conversation between Kaitlyn and Gutierrez keeps the guy alive and on their side again, for now.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the steely matriarch, Olivia (Debbi Morgan), is hiding a few secrets of her own.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Washington nails Malcolm’s steely militancy and gift of gab, but the performance goes far deeper, examining the early failings and eventual righteous fury that transformed him into a once-in-a-lifetime political figure.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Steely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steely. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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steely
adjective
steelier; steeliest
1
: made of steel
2
: resembling steel (as in hardness or color)
a steely gaze
steeliness
noun
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