different between unimpressible vs steely

unimpressible

English

Etymology

un- +? impressible

Adjective

unimpressible (comparative more unimpressible, superlative most unimpressible)

  1. Not impressible; not sensitive; apathetic.

Related terms

  • unimpressibility

References

  • unimpressible in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.

Anagrams

  • unpermissible

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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

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