steely

• Qualifie un caractère ou un regard ferme, fort et inébranlable, comme l'acier ; peut aussi décrire une couleur grise métallique semblable à l'acier.

Describes a person's character or gaze as being hard, strong, and unyielding, like steel.

1. Resembling steel in hardnessB2formal

   Having a quality similar to steel, especially in terms of hardness, strength, or firmness.

   Dur comme l'acier

   • Her steely determination helped her overcome every obstacle.
   • He had a steely grip on the handlebars.
   • The athlete showed steely resolve during the final match.

   Synonymesadamantadamantinefirmflintyhardhardenedinflexibleironrigidstrongtoughunyielding

   Antonymesflexiblepliablesoftsuppleyielding

2. Resembling steel in color or appearanceB2formal

   Having a gray, metallic, or unyielding appearance like steel.

   acier (couleur/apparence)

   • The sky had a steely gray color before the storm.
   • His eyes were steely and cold.
   • The building's steely facade reflected the morning light.

   Synonymesiron-graymetallicsilverysteel gray