steely
adjective /ˈstiːli/
/ˈstiːli/
(steelier, steeliest)
- (of a person’s character or behaviour) strong, hard and unfriendly
- a cold, steely voice
- a look of steely determination
- She shivered at the slightly steely note in his voice.
- Her voice was steely and and no one dared argue with her.
- like steel in colour
- steely blue eyes
- The sky was cold and steely.