Steely

Pronunciation: /stiːli/

Definitions of steely

adjective having the qualities of steel, such as hardness or toughness

Example Sentences

A1 The knight had a steely gaze as he prepared for battle.

A2 She had a steely determination to succeed in her new job.

B1 The detective's steely resolve helped him solve the case.

B2 The CEO's steely demeanor intimidated those around him.

C1 The athlete's steely focus on training led to Olympic success.

C2 The general's steely command inspired loyalty in his troops.

Examples of steely in a Sentence

formal Her steely determination to succeed was evident in every decision she made.

informal He gave me a steely look that made me nervous.

slang She's got a steely attitude that can intimidate people.

figurative His steely resolve never wavered, even in the face of adversity.

Grammatical Forms of steely

• past tense: steeled
• plural: steelies
• comparative: steelier
• superlative: steeliest
• present tense: steel
• future tense: will steel
• perfect tense: have steeled
• continuous tense: is steeling
• singular: steely
• positive degree: steely
• infinitive: to steel
• gerund: steeling
• participle: steeling

Origin and Evolution of steely

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'steely' originated from the Old English word 'stǣliġ' which meant resembling steel or having the qualities of steel.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'steely' has retained its original meaning of being strong, hard, and unyielding, often used to describe a person's demeanor or a material's quality.