steady
About 21.09 uses per million words.
Meaning
- adjective Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.
Hold the ladder steady while I go up.
- adjective Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute.
a man steady in his principles, in his purpose, or in the pursuit of an object
- adjective Smooth and not bumpy or with obstructions.
a steady ride
- adjective Phlegmatic, calm; not easily upset, excited, or disturbed.
a steady tone of voice
- adjective Regular and even.
the steady course of the Sun; a steady breeze of wind
- adjective Slow.
- adjective With whom one is going steady.
- adjective Confident and cool-headed under pressure; competent; reliable, adept.
Similar words
steady-going steadfast resolute rock-steady sure secure frequent becalm calm dependable
Often followed by
state and stream flow increase growth progress decline as
Word family
steadied steadier steadiers steadies steadiest steadily steadiness steadinesses steadying
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