steely
gb/stˈili/ us/stˈili/
B2
ఆంగ్లం
acélszürke, acélfényű, rideg, eltökélt, rendíthetetlen, acélos, feszes
B2
1
acélszürke
B1
acélfényű
C1
వాడుక నమూనా:
steely + [noun]
The lake had a steely surface under the winter clouds.
A tó felszíne acélszürke volt a téli felhők alatt.
She chose a steely gray suit for the interview.
Az állásinterjúra egy acélszürke kosztümöt választott.
A steely light reflected off the skyscraper windows.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
The sky looks steely today.
Ma acélszürkének látszik az ég.
He wore a steely gray jacket.
Acélszürke kabátot viselt.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners may use it for any gray color; it usually suggests a cold, metallic look.
అర్థం
metallic gray; like steel
పదకలయికలు
steely grey
|steely gray
|steely blue
|steely sheen
|steely light
|steely sky
|steely water
|steely glint
|steely surface
|steely shine
పర్యాయపదాలు
metallic (Emphasizes a metal-like shine more generally.)
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steel-gray (More specific to a particular gray color.)
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iron-gray (Similar color, slightly darker or duller than steely.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
warm-toned (Opposite in color temperature; not cold gray.)
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matte (Opposite in finish; not shiny or metallic-looking.)
విషయాలు
materials
|appearance
|color
నిర్వచనం
Looking like steel, usually a cold gray color.
Having the color, shine, or hardness associated with steel; metallic and often cold gray in appearance.
C1
2
rideg
B2
వాడుక నమూనా:
steely + [look/voice/tone/gaze]
He answered in a steely voice that ended the discussion.
Olyan rideg hangon válaszolt, hogy ezzel lezárta a vitát.
She gave him a steely look that made him back down.
Olyan rideg pillantást vetett rá, hogy meghátrált.
The manager’s steely tone made it clear the decision was final.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
She spoke in a steely voice.
Rideg hangon beszélt.
He gave me a steely look.
Rideg pillantást vetett rám.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners may confuse this with 'stealing'; the spelling and pronunciation are different.
అర్థం
cold and unfriendly in manner
పదకలయికలు
steely gaze
|steely stare
|steely eyes
|steely look
|steely voice
|steely tone
|steely expression
|steely silence
|steely calm
పర్యాయపదాలు
cold (More general; steely suggests a sharper, harder edge.)
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icy (Stronger and more emotional; often suggests deliberate coldness.)
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hard (Can mean strict or tough; steely adds an unfeeling, controlled quality.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
warm (Shows friendliness and kindness.)
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gentle (Soft and non-threatening in manner.)
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friendly (Open and welcoming, unlike a steely manner.)
విషయాలు
emotions
|communication
|relationships
నిర్వచనం
Cold and not friendly; showing no emotion.
Showing little warmth or emotion; hard, cold, or intimidating in tone, expression, or behavior.
C1
3
eltökélt
B2
వాడుక నమూనా:
steely + [resolve/determination/will]
With steely resolve, she finished the marathon despite the pain.
Rendíthetetlen elszántsággal fejezte be a maratont a fájdalom ellenére.
The team played with steely determination after the early setback.
A csapat a korai hátrány után is rendíthetetlen elszántsággal játszott.
He kept steely control of his emotions during the meeting.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
She has steely determination.
Rendíthetetlen az elszántsága.
He stayed steely and calm.
Eltökélt és nyugodt maradt.
అర్థం
determined and unyielding
పదకలయికలు
steely resolve
|steely determination
|steely will
|steely focus
|steely control
|steely discipline
|steely nerve
పర్యాయపదాలు
resolute (Formal; focuses on firmness of decision.)
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unyielding (Emphasizes not giving in to pressure.)
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iron-willed (Stronger and more idiomatic; emphasizes willpower.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
wavering (Uncertain and not firm in decision.)
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hesitant (Slow to act due to uncertainty.)
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soft (Not strict or tough; easily moved.)
విషయాలు
personality
|goals
|work
నిర్వచనం
Very strong and determined; not giving up.
Very determined, tough, and not easily persuaded or stopped; firmly resolute.
C1
TECHNICAL
4
వాడుక నమూనా:
steely + [wine/acidity/finish]
The Sauvignon Blanc has a steely finish and bright acidity.
A Sauvignon Blanc lecsengése acélos, savai élénkek.
She prefers steely white wines over richer, oaky styles.
Inkább az acélos fehérborokat kedveli, mint a gazdagabb, fahordós stílusokat.
The tasting notes described a steely, mineral character.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
This wine tastes steely and crisp.
Ez a bor acélos és feszes.
అర్థం
crisp, mineral taste (wine)
పదకలయికలు
steely acidity
|steely finish
|steely white wine
|steely character
|steely Riesling
|steely Chardonnay
పర్యాయపదాలు
crisp (More general; not necessarily mineral.)
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mineral (Focuses on the stone-like quality rather than acidity.)
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tart (Emphasizes sharp acidity; can sound less positive than steely.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
round (Smooth and less sharp in acidity.)
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soft (Not crisp or sharply defined.)
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buttery (Rich, creamy style opposite to steely crispness.)
విషయాలు
food_drink
నిర్వచనం
In tasting, very crisp and slightly acidic.
Describing a drink, especially wine, as sharply crisp and mineral, often with a clean, slightly acidic character.
వ్యాకరణం
నిఘంటు రూపం
steely
IPA
GB/stˈili/
US/stˈili/
అక్షరఖండాలు & ఒత్తు
steely (1 అక్షరఖండం)
Stress on 1st syllable (steely)
పద రూపాలు
Adjective
- Base: steely
- Comparative: steelier
- Superlative: steeliest
పదప్రయోగాలు
steely blue
1/stˈili blˈu/
fixed phrase
cold grayish-blue color
A cold blue color, a little like metal.
ఉదాహరణలు
- Her eyes were a striking steely blue.
- The steely blue sky made the city look even colder.
- He painted the room in steely blue tones.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- She has steely blue eyes.
steely resolve
1/stˈili ɹizˈɑlv/
fixed phrase
very strong determination
Very strong determination to do something.
ఉదాహరణలు
- With steely resolve, he refused to sign the agreement.
- She showed steely resolve to rebuild after the fire.
- They met the crisis with steely resolve.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- She faced the problem with steely resolve.
steely-eyed
1/stˈili ˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
showing cold determination
Looking very determined and not emotional.
ఉదాహరణలు
- A steely-eyed lawyer questioned the witness for hours.
- She faced the cameras, steely-eyed and composed.
- The coach was steely-eyed as he delivered the halftime speech.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- He was steely-eyed and serious.