Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

steely-eyed

/ˈstiliˌaɪd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.79 in modern English

Syllables: steely-eyed
IPA: /ˈstiliˌaɪd/

17

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having a hard, strong, and determined look about oneself.

adj

Having a hard, strong, and determined mentality or mindset.

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

From steely + eyed.

Word Breakdown

Root: *stek-

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈstiliˌaɪd/
British English: /ˈstiːliˌaɪd/

Inflected Forms

more steely-eyed (comparative) most steely-eyed (superlative)

Phrases

steely-eyed missile man bright-eyed clear-eyed sharp-eyed

Frequently Paired Words

bright-eyed clear-eyed sharp-eyed

Synonyms

flint-eyed diehard hardcore steely-nerved steely-spined tough as nails

Questions

How do you pronounce steely-eyed?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈstiliˌaɪd/.
What does steely-eyed mean?: Having a hard, strong, and determined look about oneself.
Where does steely-eyed come from?: From steely + eyed.

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