Steady

adj. (ier, iest) 1 firmly fixed or supported; unwavering. 2 uniform and regular (steady pace; steady increase). 3 a constant. b persistent. 4 (of a person) serious and dependable. 5 regular, established (steady girlfriend). v. (ies, ied) make or become steady. adv. steadily. n. (pl. les) colloq. regular boyfriend or girlfriend. go steady (often foil. by with) colloq. have as a regular boyfriend or girlfriend. steady on! be careful! o steadily adv. steadiness n. [from STEAD]