Steely and Sweet

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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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Sweet is an antonym for steely.

Nearby Words: steel, steeled, steeling

Sweet adjective - Granted special treatment or attention.

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Steely is an antonym for sweet.

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