frosty

/'frɔsti/
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frosty

The children's breath was visible in the frosty morning air.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Very cold; covered with frost: Describes weather or surfaces that are extremely cold, often with a visible white layer of ice crystals (frost).
    • Unfriendly, cold, or lacking warmth in manner: Describes a person's attitude, expression, or reception that is emotionally distant, hostile, or unwelcoming.
Examples of Usage
  • Describing cold weather or surfaces:
    • The morning was crisp and frosty.
    • We looked out at the frosty fields.
    • Her breath was visible in the frosty air.
  • Describing an unfriendly manner:
    • He received a frosty stare from his opponent.
    • The manager's frosty response discouraged further questions.
    • Relations between the two departments remained frosty.
Advanced Usage
  • "frosty relations": A state of diplomatic or personal relations that are very cold and unfriendly.
    • The trade dispute led to frosty relations between the two countries.
  • "frosty silence": A silence that feels very cold, awkward, or hostile.
    • A frosty silence fell over the room after his remark.
Variants and Related Words
  • Frost (n): A thin, white layer of ice crystals that forms on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing.
    • The car windows were covered in frost.
  • Frostily (adv): In a cold or unfriendly manner.
    • She answered frostily.
  • Frostiness (n): The quality or state of being frosty, either in temperature or demeanor.
    • The frostiness of his greeting was unmistakable.
Synonyms
  • Icy: Very cold; or very unfriendly.
  • Frigid: Very cold in temperature; or stiff and formal in manner.
  • Glacial: Extremely cold; or very slow and cold in manner (like a glacier).
  • Wintry: Characteristic of winter, especially in being cold or bleak; or unfriendly.
Related Phrases
  • To give someone a frosty reception: To welcome or greet someone in a very cold and unfriendly way.
    • The new policy was given a frosty reception by the staff.
frosty

The children's breath was visible in the frosty morning air.

Adjective
  1. pleasantly cold and invigorating
    • crisp clear nights and frosty mornings
    • a nipping wind
    • a nippy fall day
    • snappy weather
  2. covered with frost
    • a frosty glass
    • hedgerows were rimed and stiff with frost-Wm.Faulkner
  3. devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
    • a frigid greeting
    • got a frosty reception
    • a frozen look on their faces
    • a glacial handshake
    • icy stare
    • wintry smile

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