steely
gb/stˈili/ us/stˈili/
B2
Ingles
acélszürke, acélfényű, rideg, eltökélt, rendíthetetlen, acélos, feszes
B2
1
acélszürke
B1
acélfényű
C1
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
The sky looks steely today.
Ma acélszürkének látszik az ég.
He wore a steely gray jacket.
Acélszürke kabátot viselt.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may use it for any gray color; it usually suggests a cold, metallic look.
Kahulugan
metallic gray; like steel
Mga kolokasyon
steely grey
|steely gray
|steely blue
|steely sheen
|steely light
|steely sky
|steely water
|steely glint
|steely surface
|steely shine
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
warm-toned (Opposite in color temperature; not cold gray.)
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matte (Opposite in finish; not shiny or metallic-looking.)
Mga tema
materials
|appearance
|color
Depinisyon
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
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rideg
B2
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
She spoke in a steely voice.
Rideg hangon beszélt.
He gave me a steely look.
Rideg pillantást vetett rám.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this with 'stealing'; the spelling and pronunciation are different.
Kahulugan
cold and unfriendly in manner
Mga kolokasyon
steely gaze
|steely stare
|steely eyes
|steely look
|steely voice
|steely tone
|steely expression
|steely silence
|steely calm
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
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.)
Mga tema
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Depinisyon
Cold and not friendly; showing no emotion.
Showing little warmth or emotion; hard, cold, or intimidating in tone, expression, or behavior.
C1
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eltökélt
B2
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
She has steely determination.
Rendíthetetlen az elszántsága.
He stayed steely and calm.
Eltökélt és nyugodt maradt.
Kahulugan
determined and unyielding
Mga kolokasyon
steely resolve
|steely determination
|steely will
|steely focus
|steely control
|steely discipline
|steely nerve
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
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.)
Mga tema
personality
|goals
|work
Depinisyon
Very strong and determined; not giving up.
Very determined, tough, and not easily persuaded or stopped; firmly resolute.
C1
TECHNICAL
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Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
This wine tastes steely and crisp.
Ez a bor acélos és feszes.
Kahulugan
crisp, mineral taste (wine)
Mga kolokasyon
steely acidity
|steely finish
|steely white wine
|steely character
|steely Riesling
|steely Chardonnay
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
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.)
Mga tema
food_drink
Depinisyon
In tasting, very crisp and slightly acidic.
Describing a drink, especially wine, as sharply crisp and mineral, often with a clean, slightly acidic character.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
steely
IPA
GB/stˈili/
US/stˈili/
Mga pantig at diin
steely (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (steely)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: steely
- Comparative: steelier
- Superlative: steeliest
Mga ekspresyon
steely blue
1/stˈili blˈu/
fixed phrase
cold grayish-blue color
A cold blue color, a little like metal.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- She has steely blue eyes.
steely resolve
1/stˈili ɹizˈɑlv/
fixed phrase
very strong determination
Very strong determination to do something.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- She faced the problem with steely resolve.
steely-eyed
1/stˈili ˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
showing cold determination
Looking very determined and not emotional.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He was steely-eyed and serious.