Top synonyms for “steady”: becalm, brace, calm, firm, regular, stabilise, stabilize, steadfast, and 28 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a person loved by another person
- (verb)make steady“steady yourself”
- (verb)support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace“brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel”
- (adjective)not easily excited or upset“steady nerves”
- (adjective)relating to a person who does something regularly“a regular customer”
- (adjective)marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable“firm convictions”
- (adjective)securely in position; not shaky“held the ladder steady”
- (adjective)not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall“stocks are still firm”
- (adjective)not subject to change or variation especially in behavior“a steady beat”
- (adverb)in a steady manner“he could still walk steadily”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "steady"?
Common synonyms for "steady" include becalm, brace, calm, firm, regular, stabilise. Our thesaurus lists 36 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "steady"?
Antonyms for "steady" include unsteady. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "steady" mean?
a person loved by another person
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