different between unimpassioned vs steely

unimpassioned

English

Etymology

un- +? impassioned

Adjective

unimpassioned (comparative more unimpassioned, superlative most unimpassioned)

  1. Not impassioned; lacking passion; without emotion.

Derived terms

  • unimpassionedly

unimpassioned From the web:

  • what does impassioned mean
  • what does unimpassioned


steely

English

Etymology

From steel +? -y.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?sti?li/
  • Homophone: stele
  • Rhymes: -i?li

Adjective

steely (comparative steelier, superlative steeliest)

  1. Having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hard and resolute.
    The bully backed down before his steely gaze.
    steely grey hair
    • She would unarm her noble heart of that steely resistance against the sweet blows of love.
  2. Made of steel.
    • Around his shop the steely sparkles flew.

Derived terms

  • steelily
  • steeliness

Translations

Anagrams

  • sleety, stylee

steely From the web:

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