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Definition of steeliness

steeliness

/ˈstiːlinəs/
steel · i · ness
Adverb:steelily
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Adjective:steely
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• noun

1

The quality of having a cold, hard, and unyielding determination or emotional resolve.

Example

"Beneath her calm and polite exterior lay an unmistakable steeliness that intimidated her competitors."

2

The physical quality of resembling steel in appearance, metallic color, or hardness.

Example

"The winter sky took on a bleak steeliness just before the snowstorm arrived."

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• Rhymes for steeliness

• Nearby Words

steel
steele
steelhead
steeliness
steelmaker
steelmaking
steelwork

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Steeliness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/steeliness
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