adjective steadier, steadiest
- that does not shake, tremble, totter, etc.; firm; fixed; stable
- constant, regular, uniform, or continuous; not changing, wavering, or faltering: a steady gaze, a steady diet, a steady rhythm
- not given to sudden changes in behavior, loyalty, disposition, etc.
- habitual or regular; by habit: a steady customer
- not easily agitated, excited, or upset; calm and controlled: steady nerves
- grave; sober; staid; reliable; not frivolous or dissipated
- keeping almost upright, as in a rough sea, or staying headed in the same direction: said of a ship
Origin:
stead + -y
transitive verb, intransitive verb steadied, steadying
to make or become steady
noun
☆ Informal a person whom one dates regularly and exclusively; sweetheart
adverb steadier, steadiest
in a steady manner