Goofy and Steely

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Goofy adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

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Steely is an antonym for goofy.

Nearby Words: goof, goofed, goofing

Steely adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

Usage example: pinned them with a steely gaze and demanded to know what they were doing

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Goofy is an antonym for steely.

Nearby Words: steel, steeled, steeling

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Steely and Goofy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/goofy/steely

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