SuaviloquyToday’s word

steadiness

Steadiness, n.

The quality or state of being steady. Steadiness is a point of prudence as well as of courage. L'Estrange.

Syn. -- Constancy; resolution; unchangeableness.

Shades of meaning

Fernald lists steadiness only as an antonym, under amazement, change.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.

Synonyms

none given

Antonyms

amazementchange

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