Steely and Sympathetic

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Steely adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

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Sympathetic is an antonym for steely in topics: cruel, aloof.

Nearby Words: steel, steeled, steeling

Sympathetic adjective - Having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another.

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Steely is an antonym for sympathetic.

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