Yahoo Canada Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   steely

   /ˈstiːli/

   adjective

   • 1. resembling steel in colour, brightness, or strength: "a steely blue" Similar blue-greygreysteel-colouredsteel-greyiron-greyharshhardfirmtonedrigidstifftensetensedtautstretchedOpposite softflabby
   • 2. coldly determined; hard: "there was a steely edge to his questions" Similar cruelunfeelingmercilessruthlesspitilessheartlesshard-heartedhardstonycold-bloodedcold-heartedharshcalloussevereunmercifulunrelentingrelentlessunpityingunsparingunforgivinguncaringunsympatheticuncharitablelacking compassionremorselessunbendingunmovedinflexibleinexorableimplacableunremittingliterary:adamantinerare:marble-heartedresolutefirmfixedsteadfastdoggedsingle-mindedbitterburningfieryferociousfiercefanaticalfuriousruthlessinflexibleirongranitestonygrimgrittygutsyunquenchableunflinchingunswervingunfalteringuntiringunwaveringunyieldingundauntedOpposite kindhalf-hearted

   Derivatives

   • 1. steeliness noun

   Scrabble Points: 9

   • S

     1

   • T

     1

   • E

     1

   • E

     1

   • L

     1

   • Y

     4

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. People also ask

   What does steely-eyed mean?

   • Define steely-eyed. steely-eyed synonyms, steely-eyed pronunciation, steely-eyed translation, English dictionary definition of steely-eyed. adj having a hard, fierce expression Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998,...

   Steely-eyed - definition of steely-eyed by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com/steely-eyed

   See all results for this question

   What is steely metal?

   • Anything that's steely resembles the metal called steel in some way—it's either hard, strong, bright, or silvery. A sword, a shade of gray, and even a look can be steely. You might describe the steely glint of the polished silverware on the table, or the steely blue of your cat's eyes.

   Steely - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/steely

   See all results for this question

   What does Steely mean?

   • Get Word of the Day daily email! The meaning of STEELY is resembling or suggesting steel (as in hardness, color, strength, or coldness). How to use steely in a sentence.

   Steely Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steely

   See all results for this question

   How do you use Steely in a sentence?

   • Steely is used to emphasize that a person is hard, strong, and determined. Their indecision has been replaced by confidence and steely determination. Captain Grenville stared at him steely-eyed. There is steeliness behind that sunny exterior. You use steely to describe something that has the grey colour of steel. ...steely grey hair.

   STEELY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/steely

   See all results for this question

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › steelySteely Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › steely

   • Cached

   Steely is an adjective that means resembling or suggesting steel, or made of steel. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and usage of steely from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTEELY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Steely means like steel in colour or very strong and determined. Learn how to use this adjective with examples from the Hansard archive, Wikipedia and other sources.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › steelySTEELY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › steely

   • Cached

   Steely definition: consisting or made of steel. . See examples of STEELY used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTEELY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Steely is used to emphasize that a person is hard, strong, and determined. [emphasis] Their indecision has been replaced by confidence and steely determination. Captain Grenville stared at him steely-eyed. Synonyms: determined, firm, dogged, persevering More Synonyms of steely. steeliness uncountable noun.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › steelySteely - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › steely

   Anything that's steely resembles the metal called steel in some way—it's either hard, strong, bright, or silvery. A sword, a shade of gray, and even a look can be steely. You might describe the steely glint of the polished silverware on the table, or the steely blue of your cat's eyes.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › steelySTEELY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › english › steely

   • Cached

   Steely means like steel in color or very strong and determined. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and see translations in different languages.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionsteely adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition

   • Cached

   Steely means strong, hard and unfriendly, or like steel in colour. Learn how to use this adjective with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.