Loose and Steely

Loose

Loose adjective - Not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched.

Steely is an antonym for loose.

Nearby Words: loosen, looseness, loosed, loosely

Steely

Steely adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

Loose is an antonym for steely in hard topic.

Nearby Words: steel, steeled, steeling

Both words in one sentence

  • Tranquil Fury When the Big Bad kidnaps Layton's adopted daughter, he adopts a steely harsh tone of voice and his eyes become flattened, yet he manages not to let loose with the anger he's so obviously feeling.
    Source: Tranquil Fury
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