Steadier
['stediə]
Examples
- She seemed to gather courage as she advanced, and to walk with a steadier and firmer step. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- The simple candle of our ancestors was now replaced by the oil lamp, which gave a brighter, steadier, and more permanent illumination. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- She spoke of it, Fanny, with a steadier voice than I can. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- And in a louder, steadier tone, he concluded with, He will soon be gone. Jane Austen. Emma.
- I observed all day that Mr. Murdstone was graver and steadier than the two gentlemen. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Her voice was steadier as she made that reply. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- The character of much older and steadier people may be even changed by the circumstances surrounding them. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
Editor: Olaf