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 steadied steadied /ˈstɛdiːd/

adjective

  1. () Made steady or constant  ( steadied )
    made steady or constant
     The noise became a steadied roaring
    the noise became a steadied roaring


 steady steady /ˈstɛdi/

adjective

  1. () Not subject to change or variation especially in behavior  ( steady )
    not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
     A steady beat
    a steady beat
     A steady job
    a steady job
     A steady breeze
    a steady breeze
     A steady increase
    a steady increase
     A good steady ballplayer
    a good steady ballplayer
  2. Not easily excited or upset  ( steady )
    not easily excited or upset
     Steady nerves
    steady nerves
  3. Relating to a person who does something regularly  ( steady , regular )
    relating to a person who does something regularly
     A regular customer
    a regular customer
     A steady drinker
    a steady drinker
  4. Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable  ( steadfast , steady , stiff , firm , unbendable , unfaltering , unshakable , unwavering , unshakeable )
    marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
     Firm convictions
    firm convictions
     A firm mouth
    a firm mouth
     Steadfast resolve
    steadfast resolve
     A man of unbendable perseverence
    a man of unbendable perseverence
     Unwavering loyalty
    unwavering loyalty
  5. Securely in position; not shaky  ( steady )
    securely in position; not shaky
     Held the ladder steady
    held the ladder steady
  6. Not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall  ( steady , unfluctuating , firm )
    not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
     Stocks are still firm
    stocks are still firm

adverb

  1. In a steady manner  ( steadily , steady )
    in a steady manner
     He could still walk steadily
    he could still walk steadily

noun

  1. [Informal] A person loved by another person  ( steady [Informal] , sweetie [Informal] , truelove , sweetheart )
    a person loved by another person
      The loving couple affectionately referred to each other as "sweetheart."
    The loving couple affectionately referred to each other as "sweetheart."

verb

  1. () Make steady  ( becalm , calm , steady )
    make steady
     Steady yourself
    steady yourself
  2. () Support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace  ( stabilise [British] , stabilize , steady , brace )
    support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
     Brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel
    brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel