steadying

adjective steadier, steadiest

1. that does not shake, tremble, totter, etc.; firm; fixed; stable
2. constant, regular, uniform, or continuous; not changing, wavering, or faltering: a steady gaze, a steady diet, a steady rhythm
3. not given to sudden changes in behavior, loyalty, disposition, etc.
4. habitual or regular; by habit: a steady customer
5. not easily agitated, excited, or upset; calm and controlled: steady nerves
6. grave; sober; staid; reliable; not frivolous or dissipated
7. keeping almost upright, as in a rough sea, or staying headed in the same direction: said of a ship

interjection

1. stay calm; control yourself
2. keep the ship headed in the same direction

transitive verb, intransitive verb steadied, steadying

noun

adverb steadier, steadiest