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Steely Definition & Meaning

steely
adjective
  1. resembling steel as in hardness; "steely eyes"; "steely nerves like those of a steeplejack"
  2. resembling steel in hardness

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Frequently asked questions

What does steely mean?
resembling steel as in hardness; "steely eyes"; "steely nerves like those of a steeplejack" resembling steel in hardness
What part of speech is steely?
Steely is an adjective.
How many definitions does steely have?
Steely has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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