Steely

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -iːli
• Homophones: stele

Full definition of steely

Adjective

1. Having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hard and resolute.The bully backed down before his steely gaze.Steely grey hair.
• Sir Philip SidneyShe would unarm her noble heart of that steely resistance against the sweet blows of love.
2. Made of steel.
• ShakespeareBroach'd with the steely point of Clifford's lance.
• GayAround his shop the steely sparkles flew.

Anagrams

• sleety