Coldly: meaning, definitions and examples

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.

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.