steady
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adj \ˈste-dē\steadi·ersteadi·est
Definition of STEADY
1
a : direct or sure in movement : unfaltering <a steady hand> b : firm in position : fixed <held the pole steady> c : keeping nearly upright in a seaway <a steady ship>
3
a : not easily disturbed or upset <steady nerves> b (1) : constant in feeling, principle, purpose, or attachment <steady friends> (2) : dependable c : not given to dissipation : sober
— steadi·ly \ˈste-dəl-ē\ adverb
— steadi·ness \ˈste-dē-nəs\ noun
See Examples of STEADY
- She used a tripod to keep the camera steady.
- Painting takes a steady hand and a good eye.
- Prices have remained steady over the last month.
- He finally has a steady job.
- They do a steady business at the restaurant.
- There has been a steady increase in prices.
- I am making steady progress on refinishing the basement.
- There was a steady rain all day.
- We've received a steady stream of donations.
Origin of STEADY
Middle English stedy, from stede
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to STEADY
Synonyms: constant, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, fast, good, loyal, pious, staunch (also stanch), steadfast, faithful, true, true-blue
Antonyms: disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue
Related Words: dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustworthy, trusty; unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering; determined, intent, resolute; confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn; ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, gung ho, impassioned, passionate, serious
Near Antonyms: irresponsible, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy; faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering; dubious, irresolute, shaky, uncertain; apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested
Synonym Discussion of STEADY
steady, even, equable mean not varying throughout a course or extent. steady implies lack of fluctuation or interruption of movement <steady progress>. even suggests a lack of variation in quality or character <an even distribution>. equable implies lack of extremes or of sudden sharp changes <maintain an equable temper>.
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