Steely and Soothing

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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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Soothing is an antonym for steely.

Nearby Words: steel, steeled, steeling

Soothing adjective - Tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress.

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Steely is an antonym for soothing.

Nearby Words: soothe, soothed, soother, sooth, soothingly

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