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Steely

Definition

(formal) Resembling or characteristic of steel, especially in being strong, hard, and unyielding; also used figuratively to describe a person's eyes, gaze, or determination as being cold, unemotional, and resolute.

Example Sentences

1The steely gaze of the CEO as she announced the company's restructuring plan sent a shiver down the spines of the employees.
2After years of struggling to make ends meet, she developed a steely determination to succeed, no matter the cost.
3The steely silence that followed the politician's scandalous revelation was a stark contrast to the usual cacophony of the press conference.
4The artist's use of steely blues and greys in the painting created a sense of melancholy and desolation that resonated deeply with the viewer.
5As she stood at the podium, her steely composure belied the turmoil that was brewing inside her, a testament to her years of experience in public speaking.

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