Coldly: meaning, definitions and examples
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coldly
[ ˈkoʊldli ]
in a distant or unfriendly manner
If you behave coldly towards someone, you are not friendly or show any emotion towards them. It can also mean without feeling or sympathy.
Synonyms
aloofly, icy, indifferently, unemotionally
Examples of usage
- She looked at him coldly and turned away.
- He spoke coldly, without a hint of warmth in his voice.
- Don't treat her coldly just because you had an argument.
- The manager dealt with the situation coldly and efficiently.
- I was taken aback by how coldly she rejected my proposal.
Translations
Translations of the word "coldly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 friamente
🇮🇳 ठंडेपन से
🇩🇪 kalt
🇮🇩 dengan dingin
🇺🇦 холодно
🇵🇱 zimno
🇯🇵 冷たく
🇫🇷 froidement
🇪🇸 fríamente
🇹🇷 soğukça
🇰🇷 차갑게
🇸🇦 ببرود
🇨🇿 chladně
🇸🇰 chladno
🇨🇳 冷淡地
🇸🇮 hladno
🇮🇸 kaldlega
🇰🇿 салқын түрде
🇬🇪 ცივად
🇦🇿 soyuq şəkildə
🇲🇽 fríamente
Word origin
The word 'coldly' originates from the Middle English word 'caldely' meaning 'chillingly, coldly'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Over time, its meaning has evolved to describe a lack of warmth or emotion in one's behavior or attitude towards others.