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Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced
“He decided to shove a piece of folded paper under the table leg to keep it steady.”
Regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity
“Success requires steady effort, one step at a time.”
Having or demonstrating an unwavering devotion toward someone or something
“She remained steady in her support for her husband in the face of a litany of wild accusations.”
(of a person) Sensible, reliable, and self-restrained
“Poets are the most down-to-earth, loyal, steady people that have ever been.”
Having or displaying resolve
Not feeling, showing, or affected by anxiety or problems
Strengthened or made secure against attack
Always successful, not likely to fail
Of good financial standing
Acting or done at leisure or in a casual manner
Attentively occupied with
Marked by moderate behavior not given to excesses
Denotes a constructive or productive feeling
Reliable and unfailing
In an undamaged state
Well balanced
Having formally agreed to marry
Advocating the upholding or maintenance of tradition
Proceeding by regular steps or gradations
The pleasantness of warm and sunny weather
Prompt or on time
Used or accepted broadly by most people
Displaying outstanding skill, knowledge, or experience in a given field
Stationary and not moving
In an organized or systematic way or manner
Characteristic of a particular person or thing
Significant in amount, level or degree
Insensitive to, or unaffected by, criticism, insults or rejection
Behaving in the manner of a clock, especially with ticks or pulses
To make or become steady
“Some methods require the chin to steady the instrument, while others require the left hand to lend support to the violin.”
To compose (one's feelings or emotions)
“He took another shivering breath and tried to steady his nerves.”
To free, or be free, from disturbance or agitation
To ready oneself for a challenging experience
To physically prop or keep something in an upright position
To place for support or steadying
To make or become stiff or rigid
To make level or equal in amount, degree, or status
To put securely in place or in the desired position
A regular boyfriend or girlfriend
“I don't know what to do or what to say any longer to her to convince her to become my steady.”
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