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frostiest

 

[ ˈfrɔːstiɛst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather condition

Frostiest is the superlative form of frosty, referring to the coldest weather or the most presence of frost. It describes conditions that are extremely chilly, typically characterized by a layer of frost covering surfaces.

Synonyms

chilliest, coldest, icy

Examples of usage

  • This winter has been the frostiest we've seen in years.
  • The frostiest night resulted in a beautiful landscape.
  • He wore his warmest coat on the frostiest mornings.
Context #2 | Adjective

emotional state

In a figurative sense, frostiest can describe a demeanor that is unfriendly or cold in attitude, often associated with hostility or lack of warmth in interactions.

Synonyms

coldest, most aloof, most distant

Examples of usage

  • Her frostiest response left everyone feeling uncomfortable.
  • He gave the frostiest look at the suggestion.
  • Their frostiest exchange showed a clear tension between them.

Translations

Translations of the word "frostiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais gelado

🇮🇳 सबसे ठंडा

🇩🇪 kältesten

🇮🇩 paling beku

🇺🇦 найморозніший

🇵🇱 najzimniejszy

🇯🇵 最も寒い

🇫🇷 le plus froid

🇪🇸 el más helado

🇹🇷 en soğuk

🇰🇷 가장 추운

🇸🇦 الأكثر برودة

🇨🇿 nejchladnější

🇸🇰 najchladnejší

🇨🇳 最冷的

🇸🇮 najhladnejši

🇮🇸 kaldast

🇰🇿 ең суық

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ცივი

🇦🇿 ən soyuq

🇲🇽 el más helado

Etymology

The word 'frosty' has its origins in the Old English term 'frost', which itself comes from the Proto-Germanic *frustaz. The term has evolved over centuries to describe weather that is characterized by the presence of frozen water vapor. The superlative form, 'frostiest', follows the typical English pattern of forming comparatives and superlatives. The transition from a simple description of temperature to figurative language illustrates the flexibility of the term in modern English usage, especially in describing emotional states or the atmosphere in social interactions. The historical evolution of this word reflects humanity's long-standing connection to the changing seasons and its impact on daily life.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,032, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.