steely
/ˈstiːli/adjective
उच्चारण स्टीली
फ़ौलादी, दृढ़, अटल
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adjectivesteelier, steeliest
- 1
[usually before noun] approving
(of a person or their qualities) strong, hard and determined
फ़ौलादी, दृढ़, अटल
- She faced the interview panel with steely determination.
- His steely nerves helped him win the penalty shoot-out.
Synonyms determined resolute firm unbending
Opposite weak timid
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[usually before noun]
(of a look or voice) cold and unfriendly
(नज़र या आवाज़) ठंडी और सख़्त
- The principal gave the late students a steely glare.
Synonyms cold icy stern
Opposite warm friendly
- 3
like steel in colour
इस्पात जैसे रंग का, धूसर-नीला
- steely grey eyes
- a steely blue sky
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