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steely

[ stee-lee ]

adjective

steelier, steeliest.
  1. consisting or made of steel.
  2. resembling or suggesting steel, as in color, strength, or hardness.


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Other Word Forms

  • ٱi·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of steely1

First recorded in 1500–10; steel + -y 1
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Though they all slot into known archetypes — the steely yet vulnerable “final girl,” the condescending jock, the sarcastic pal, the kooky yet intuitive bestie — they’re all fully formed characters, sardonic and self-aware.

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The solemn expression demonstrated his steely focus and remained throughout another card of 66.

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“Ash” is categorically a vibe more than it is an especially unique story or illuminating character study, even if González’s steely beauty conveys plenty about the psychological stakes at hand.

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Beneath Burn's slightly self-deprecating personality, there is a steely belief in his own quality and desire to get the best from his career.

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Federal Public Safety Minister David McGuinty, who endorsed Carney, told the BBC that he "embodies the kind of quiet determination, but steely determination and competence to deal with some of these big issues".

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