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Adverb for having a hard or rigid surface or texture
“It is, therefore, an important desideratum to combine the hardness of a steely surface with the toughness of an iron body.”
Adverb for resolute and steadfast in one's will or ambition
“Becoming a lawyer is a difficult, long-term process that requires a steely determination to complete successfully.”
Adverb for having a harsh or menacing demeanor or nature
“Drake gave Hawke a steely stare that Hawke returned without so much as a blink.”
Adverb for showing a lack of emotion or compassion
“She was a poisoner caught flagrante, and the steely treatment he meted out to her in his silken fashion was no more than her desert.”
Adverb for gray(ish), or resembling steel, in color
“His hair and eyes were a steely color, his smile as wide and generous as Karstan's.”
Adverb for lacking friendliness or emotion in manner or behavior
Adverb for firm, strong, or substantial
(of one's senses) Adverb for sensitive or perceptive to changes
(of a person) Adverb for lacking sophistication or refinement
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