Definition of: steady

(sted′ē) adjective stead·i·er, stead·i·est
1. Stable in position; firmly supported; fixed.
2. Moving or acting with uniform regularity; constant; unfaltering: a steady light; hence, not readily disturbed or upset: steady nerves.
3. Free from intemperance and dissipation; industrious, sober, and reliable: steady habits.
4. Constant in mind or conduct; not wavering; steadfast; also, regular: a steady customer.
5. Uninterrupted; continuous: a steady flow of conversation.
6. Naut. Having the direction of the ship's head unchanged. See synonyms under FIRM, SOBER.
—v.t. & v.i. stead·ied, stead·y·ing To make or become steady.
—interj.
1. Naut. Keep her steady: an order to a helmsman to keep the ship's head pointed in the same direction.
2. Not so fast; keep calm: an order enjoining self–control or composure.
—noun Slang A sweetheart or steady companion. [<STEAD + -Y³]
—stead′i·er noun
—stead′i·ly adverb
—stead′i·ness noun