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steely-eyed

Adjective CEFR C1
ˈstiːliˌaɪd

Definitions

  1. Having a hard, strong, and determined look about oneself.
    idiomatic
  2. 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.
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See also

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

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