steroidal

/stəˈrɔɪdəl/
adjective
  1. 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.
  2. 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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