Rugged and Steely

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Rugged adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

Usage example: the warrior's rugged features frightened the child

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Steely and rugged are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Steely" instead an adjective "Rugged".

Nearby Words: ruggedly, rugger

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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Rugged and steely are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rugged" instead an adjective "Steely".

Nearby Words: steel, steeled, steeling

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