nerved adjective 3forms 2phrases 1 adjective[in compounds]3 •Having nerves of a specified kind.a strong-nerved hero •Having one or more principal veins, especially of a leaf.The leaf was palmately nerved. •(no longer used) Vigorous, strong; courageous.Besides, their pains and pleasures are so dependent on outward circumstances […] that they seldom act from the impulse of a nerved mind, able to choose its own pursuit. — 1798 formsmore nerved · most nerved Phrases with nerved steely-nervedHaving a hard, strong, and determined mindset, with very steady nerves; great patience and courage.