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