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The definition of steely is something that is hard or severe like the metal steel.

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An example of something steely is the hard look of a convicted criminal.

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See steely in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective steelier, steeliest

of or like steel, as in hardness
severe; stern: a steely glare

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steeliness noun

See steely in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective steel·i·er, steel·i·est

Made of steel.
Resembling steel, as in color or hardness: steely eyes.

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steelˈi·ness noun

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