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steely
adjective \ˈstē-lē\
: very strong and determined often in a cold or unfriendly way
: resembling steel especially in color
steel·i·ersteel·i·est
Full Definition of STEELY
1
: resembling or suggesting steel (as in hardness, color, strength, or coldness) <steely determination> <steely blue>
2
: made of steel
— steel·i·ness noun
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First Known Use of STEELY
1509
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steely
adjective \ˈstē-lē\
steel·i·ersteel·i·est
Definition of STEELY for Kids
: like steel (as in hardness, strength, or color) <steely eyes>
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