Synonyms for steely
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hardness and resoluteness.
The bully backed down before his steely gaze.
Related words
- Word family
- steely-eyed steely-nerved steely-spined
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| steely | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- hard1
- 7 letters
- steelen