steely-eyed
steely-eyed · more steely-eyed · most steely-eyed
Having a hard, strong, and determined look about oneselfHaving a hard, strong, and determined look about oneself.
UK/ˈstiːliˌaɪd/US/ˈstiliˌaɪd/
Meaning
2 senses(idiomatic)Having a hard, strong, and determined look about oneself.
(idiomatic)Having a hard, strong, and determined mentality or mindset.
Origin
From steely + eyed.From steely + eyed.
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Forms
more steely-eyed, most steely-eyed| Comparative | more steely-eyed Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most steely-eyed Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
6 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form