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Meaning of steely-eyed | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1

/ˈstiːliˌaɪd/

Definitions

Having a hard, strong, and determined look about oneself.
idiomatic
Having a hard, strong, and determined mentality or mindset.
idiomatic

Examples

“Her steely-eyed control of emotion has become such a reliable source of strength and enjoyment in the last two seasons, it's genuinely moving to see her defenses fall in the face of long-lost friends and family.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

steely-nerved steely-spined steep steep-down steepable steeper