steroidal
/stəˈrɔɪdəl/
adjective
- Relating to or resembling steroids, a type of organic compound that includes many hormones and drugs.
- Some athletes use steroidal substances to build muscle quickly.
- The doctor explained the steroidal nature of the medication.
- The plant produces a steroidal compound used in traditional medicine.
- Extremely powerful or exaggerated, often in a way that seems unnatural or over-the-top (informal, figurative).
- The company launched a steroidal marketing campaign that flooded every social media platform.
- His steroidal confidence made him think he could win any argument.
- The new action movie felt like a steroidal version of a classic car chase.
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