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Definition of steely adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

steely

adjective
 
/ˈstiːli/
 
/ˈstiːli/
(steelier, steeliest)
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  1. (of a person’s character or behaviour) strong, hard and unfriendly
    • a cold, steely voice
    • a look of steely determination
    • She shivered at the slightly steely note in his voice.
    • Her voice was steely and no one dared argue with her.
  2. like steel in colour
    • steely blue eyes
    • The sky was cold and steely.
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