adjectivecontinuing in a regular way ExamplesThe company can point to a steady increase in profits. • The market stayed steady in spite of the collapse of the bank. • There is a steady demand for computers. • He has a steady job in the supermarket.verbto become firm, to stop fluctuating ExamplesThe markets steadied after last week's fluctuations. • Prices steadied on the commodity markets. • The government's figures had a steadying influence on the exchange rate. continuing in a regular way to become firm, to stop fluctuating