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steely
steel·y S0734500 (stē′lē)adj. steel·i·er, steel·i·est 1. Made of steel.2. Resembling steel, as in color or hardness: steely gray.3. Expressing disapproval, disagreement, or displeasure: a steely gaze. steel′i·ness n.steel•y (ˈsti li) adj. steel•i•er, steel•i•est. 1. consisting or made of steel. 2. resembling or suggesting steel, as in color or hardness. [1500–10] steel′i•ness, n. ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | steely - resembling steel as in hardness; "steely eyes"; "steely nerves like those of a steeplejack"hard - dispassionate; "took a hard look"; "a hard bargainer"; | | 2. | steely - resembling steel in hardnesshard - resisting weight or pressure |
steelyadjective1. determined, firm, dogged, persevering, resolute, purposeful, tenacious, undaunted, steadfast, obstinate, unwavering, unflinching, unbending, unshakable, unshaken Their indecision had been replaced by steely determination.2. blue-grey, grey, steel-grey, iron-grey steely grey hairTranslationssteel (stiːl) noun, adjective (of) a very hard alloy of iron and carbon, used for making tools etc. tools of the finest steel; steel knives/chisels; He had a grip of steel (= a very strong grip). 鋼(鐵) 钢(铁) verb to harden and strengthen (oneself, one's nerves etc) in preparation for doing, or resisting, something. He steeled himself to meet the attack / to tell his wife the truth. 使有決心(去做某事) 使有决心(去做某事) ˈsteely adjective hard, cold, strong or bright like steel. 似鋼的 似钢的ˈsteeliness noun 鋼性 钢性steel wool a pad, ball etc of steel shavings used for scouring (pans etc) and polishing. 鋼絲絨 钢丝绒ˈsteelworks noun singular or plural a factory where steel is made. 鋼鐵廠 钢铁厂steely
steely-eyedWith or having a fierce intensity in one's expression. The teacher fixed a steely-eyed gaze upon me when I started joking around during class. I could feel my ex-girlfriend staring at me, steely-eyed, from across the bar.steely-nervedCalm and unflappable under pressure. I asked my brother to come to court with me because he is always steely-nerved in stressful situations. Gina needs to be steely-nerved to deal with all that rejection that comes with being an actress.steely gazeA prolonged and intense, mirthless look, especially one expressing disapproval or displeasure. The kids began joking about their classmate's situation, but the teacher silenced them with a steely gaze. I could tell by his steely gaze that he was not happy about the news.See also: gaze, steelysteely lookAn intense, mirthless look, especially one expressing disapproval or displeasure. The kids began joking about their classmate's situation, but the teacher silenced them with a steely look. He shot me a steely look when I suggested he sell his grandfather's cottage.See also: look, steelysteely gazeCliché an intense, staring gaze. The principal turned a steely gaze toward the frightened student and suddenly smiled.See also: gaze, steelyEncyclopediaSeeSteelsteely Related to steely: steely gazeSynonyms for steelyadj determinedSynonyms- determined
- firm
- dogged
- persevering
- resolute
- purposeful
- tenacious
- undaunted
- steadfast
- obstinate
- unwavering
- unflinching
- unbending
- unshakable
- unshaken
adj blue-greySynonyms- blue-grey
- grey
- steel-grey
- iron-grey
Words related to steelyadj resembling steel as in hardnessRelated Wordsadj resembling steel in hardnessRelated Words |