steely-eyed
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Etymology edit
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈstiːliˌaɪd/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈstiliˌaɪd/
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Adjective edit
steely-eyed (comparative more steely-eyed, superlative most steely-eyed)
- (idiomatic) Having a hard, strong, and determined look about oneself.
- Synonym: flint-eyed
- (idiomatic) Having a hard, strong, and determined mentality or mindset.
- Synonyms: diehard, hardcore, steely-nerved, steely-spined, tough as nails
- 2019 April 14, Alex McLevy, “Winter is Here on Game of Thrones’ Final Season Premiere (Newbies)”, in The A.V. Club[1], archived from the original on 18 December 2020:
- 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.