"steely-eyed" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈstiːliˌaɪd/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈstiliˌaɪd/ [General-American] Audio: En-au-steely-eyed.ogg Forms: more steely-eyed [comparative], most steely-eyed [superlative]
Etymology: From steely + eyed. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*stek-|*h₃ekʷ-}}, {{compound|en|steely|eyed}} steely + eyed Head templates: {{en-adj}} steely-eyed (comparative more steely-eyed, superlative most steely-eyed)
  1. (idiomatic) Having a hard, strong, and determined look about oneself. Tags: idiomatic Synonyms: flint-eyed
    Sense id: en-steely-eyed-en-adj-bN9psGgA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 52 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 48 52 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 50 50
  2. (idiomatic) Having a hard, strong, and determined mentality or mindset. Tags: idiomatic Synonyms: diehard, hardcore, steely-nerved, steely-spined, tough as nails
    Sense id: en-steely-eyed-en-adj-hUWvoz6t Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 52 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 48 52 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 50 50
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Derived forms: steely-eyed missile man Related terms: bright-eyed, clear-eyed, sharp-eyed
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