steeliest
Coldest in demeanor
Steeliest is the superlative of steely—most resembling steel in hardness, coldness, or resolve.
A steely gaze is unflinching; the steeliest gaze yields nothing at all: She fixed him with the steeliest look he'd ever seen.
The word often describes eyes, nerves, or determination pushed to their firmest extreme.
Firmly committed to purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- unflinchingRefusing to show fear
- unshakableImpossible to disturb
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
iron-willed · unfaltering · unrelenting · uncompromising · firm · tenacious · persistent · committed
Made tough or unfeeling
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- armoredProtected by metal covering
- fortifiedMade more resistant
- temperedStrengthened through heat treatment
forged · alloyed · metallic · industrial · galvanized · chrome · burnished · riveted
Low temperature state
- piercingPenetrating or very sharp
- icyFrozen or unfriendly
- hardFirm or demanding
- unblinkingNot closing one's eyes
penetrating · intense · frigid · glinting · fixed · unwavering · sharp · flinty
determined
Firmly committed to purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- unflinchingRefusing to show fear
- unshakableImpossible to disturb
steadfast · iron-willed · unfaltering · unrelenting · uncompromising · firm · tenacious · persistent · committed · strong-willed
hardened
Made tough or unfeeling
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- armoredProtected by metal covering
- fortifiedMade more resistant
tempered · forged · alloyed · metallic · industrial · galvanized · chrome · burnished · riveted · structural
cold
Low temperature state
unblinking · penetrating · intense · frigid · glinting · fixed · unwavering · sharp · flinty · stern