Steely
adjective
Resembling steel in color, strength, or hardness.
He was known for his steely determination to succeed.
Often appears as...
- steely determination
- steely gaze
adjective
Being distant or cold in manner.
Her steely demeanor did not make her popular with her coworkers.
Often appears as...
- steely demeanor
- steely glance
adjective
Marked by determination and vigor.
Despite the setbacks, she pursued her dreams with steely resolve.
Often appears as...
- steely resolve
- steely concentration
adjective
Resembling steel in color, strength, or hardness.
He was known for his steely determination to succeed.
Often appears as...
- steely determination
- steely gaze
adjective
Being distant or cold in manner.
Her steely demeanor did not make her popular with her coworkers.
Often appears as...
- steely demeanor
- steely glance
adjective
Marked by determination and vigor.
Despite the setbacks, she pursued her dreams with steely resolve.
Often appears as...
- steely resolve
- steely concentration
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Think of the shiny, hard surface of steel to grasp 'steely' in this context.
The protagonist's steely eyes mirrored the unwavering resolve within.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Strength
Use 'steely' to describe mental strength that's as tough as the metal.
She faced the challenge with a steely nerve.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Physical
'Steely' is about character or looks, not physical hardness.
His steely commitment never waned.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Think of the shiny, hard surface of steel to grasp 'steely' in this context.
The protagonist's steely eyes mirrored the unwavering resolve within.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Strength
Use 'steely' to describe mental strength that's as tough as the metal.
She faced the challenge with a steely nerve.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Physical
'Steely' is about character or looks, not physical hardness.
His steely commitment never waned.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Think of the shiny, hard surface of steel to grasp 'steely' in this context.
The protagonist's steely eyes mirrored the unwavering resolve within.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Strength
Use 'steely' to describe mental strength that's as tough as the metal.
She faced the challenge with a steely nerve.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Physical
'Steely' is about character or looks, not physical hardness.
His steely commitment never waned.
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The secret messages of...
With their steely navigational skills, advanced long-ships and fearsome tactics, the Vikings sustained their seafaring for over three hundred years. But for all their might, they left few monuments. Instead, fragments of stone, bark, and bone provide the keys to their culture.
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Romulus Whitaker: The...
It was very important for us to get through to the people. And through the children is usually the way to go. They are fascinated with snakes. They haven't got that steely thing that you end up
Video examples
The secret messages of...
With their steely navigational skills, advanced long-ships and fearsome tactics, the Vikings sustained their seafaring for over three hundred years. But for all their might, they left few monuments. Instead, fragments of stone, bark, and bone provide the keys to their culture.
Video examples
Romulus Whitaker: The...
It was very important for us to get through to the people. And through the children is usually the way to go. They are fascinated with snakes. They haven't got that steely thing that you end up
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Quote examples
Rebecca Hall
English Actress
It doesn't matter how much polite self-deprecating fluff you have on the outside if you don't have a steely something in the middle that says, 'You know what, I'm actually really, really good at this, and this is what I can do, and I'm going to do it.
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Jon Meacham
American Editor
Anyone weighing whether to re-elect the President should take the bin Laden operation into account: it is a powerful exhibit that Obama is a steely Commander in Chief - a critical test for many Americans.
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John Ross Bowie
American Actor
There's a certain steely resolve when you decide to live in a city and decide to raise children in the city. And if you're doing it properly, you have sort of a heightened awareness anyway.
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Naomie Harris
British Actress
Actors need steely determination. It's a tough profession with plenty of knocks along the way. You have to be very determined and never take 'no' for an answer.
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Bryan Batt
American Actor
I think there is this steely strength beneath this beautiful veneer that a lot of women possess. I can't fathom or understand it.
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David Longstreth
American Musician
Steely Dan is a band I'm not that into. Well, I guess I like certain singles.
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Jennifer Egan
American Novelist
I'm a dogged person. I respond to adversity with a steely resistance.
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Charles Baudelaire
French Poet
There is no more steely barb than that of the Infinite.
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Nate Silver
American Writer
You get steely nerves playing poker.
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Helen Baxendale
English Actress
I'm not steely ambitious.
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Rebecca Hall
English Actress
It doesn't matter how much polite self-deprecating fluff you have on the outside if you don't have a steely something in the middle that says, 'You know what, I'm actually really, really good at this, and this is what I can do, and I'm going to do it.
Quote examples
Jon Meacham
American Editor
Anyone weighing whether to re-elect the President should take the bin Laden operation into account: it is a powerful exhibit that Obama is a steely Commander in Chief - a critical test for many Americans.
Quote examples
John Ross Bowie
American Actor
There's a certain steely resolve when you decide to live in a city and decide to raise children in the city. And if you're doing it properly, you have sort of a heightened awareness anyway.
Quote examples
Naomie Harris
British Actress
Actors need steely determination. It's a tough profession with plenty of knocks along the way. You have to be very determined and never take 'no' for an answer.
Quote examples
Bryan Batt
American Actor
I think there is this steely strength beneath this beautiful veneer that a lot of women possess. I can't fathom or understand it.
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David Longstreth
American Musician
Steely Dan is a band I'm not that into. Well, I guess I like certain singles.
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Jennifer Egan
American Novelist
I'm a dogged person. I respond to adversity with a steely resistance.
Quote examples
Charles Baudelaire
French Poet
There is no more steely barb than that of the Infinite.
Quote examples
Nate Silver
American Writer
You get steely nerves playing poker.
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Helen Baxendale
English Actress
I'm not steely ambitious.
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