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steely

UK/ˈstiːli/ US/ˈstili/ uncommon

adjective

1.

resembling steel as in hardness

  • “steely eyes”
  • “steely nerves like those of a steeplejack”
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2.

resembling steel in hardness

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Origin

From steel + -y.

Phrases

  • steely hair disease
  • steely iron

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