adj. 1 stable, firm, solid, substantial, sound, stout, strong Is this chair steady enough to stand on? 2 even, regular, uniform, habitual, invariable, unvarying, unfluctuating, unwavering, undeviating, changeless, unchanging, continuous, constant; perpetual, non-stop, round-the-clock, persistent, uninterrupted, unbroken, unrelieved, unceasing, ceaseless, incessant, relentless, unremitting, never-ending, unending, endless Steady trade winds could be relied on to carry vessels to the Caribbean Inflation has remained steady for a year. How do the children manage to survive on a steady diet of junk food? The economists fear a steady rise in inflation. 3 unflinching, unblinking, fixed, constant, unfaltering, continuous, direct The boy began to quail under the headmaster's steady gaze 4 calm, cool, balanced, equable, controlled Steady nerves are needed to handle this new breed of fighter plane 5 devoted, firm, staunch, faithful, loyal, long-standing, inveterate, consistent, confirmed, persistent The Pendergasts have always been steady supporters of the museum 6 staid, sedate, sober, dignified, poised, sophisticated, civilized, sensible, down-to-earth, settled, serious, level-headed, reliable, Colloq unflappable WANTED Steady person as housekeeper to eccentric editor
adv. 7 firmly, solidly His wife was holding the ladder steady while he mended the gutter 8 go steady. keep company, date, socialize Is Jane still going steady with Hubert?
n. 9 boyfriend, girlfriend, (regular) fellow or girl, sweetheart, Colloq guy, gal, woman, man Yes, Hubert is still Jane's steady 10 regular, habitué, customer, frequenter, familiar face Gil has been a steady here ever since we opened
v. 11 stabilize, hold fast; brace, secure, support, strengthen Prices steadied after the first hour of trading To steady the table, merely tighten the screws holding the legs.