English dictionary
icy
adjectivePronunciation
ˈaɪsi
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- covered with or containing or consisting of ice
adjective
- shiny and slick as with a thin coating of ice
adjective
- extremely cold
adjective
- devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
Example sentences
icy northern waters
roads and trees glazed with an icy film
an arctic climate
a frigid day
gelid waters of the North Atlantic
glacial winds
icy hands
a frigid greeting
got a frosty reception
a frozen look on their faces
a glacial handshake
icy stare