Steely
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstiːli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Steely is an adjective meaning Having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hardness and resoluteness.
Meaning
Having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hardness and resoluteness.
More Meanings
- Made of steel.
Example Sentences
steely grey hair
Around his shop the steely sparkles flew.
The bully backed down before his steely gaze.
Broach'd with the steely point of Clifford's lance.
Word Forms
- steelier
- steeliest
Synonyms for steely
Depending on context, synonyms include steelen, hard.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hard, steely-spined, steely-eyed, steellike, stark, hardsome.
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