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frostiness

 

[ ˈfrɒstɪnɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weather condition

The quality of being unfriendly or formal in manner; coldness.

Synonyms

aloofness, coldness, unfriendliness

Examples of usage

  • She was surprised by the frostiness of his reception.
  • His frostiness towards his coworkers made the office atmosphere tense.
  • The frostiness in her tone indicated that she was upset.

Translations

Translations of the word "frostiness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frieza

🇮🇳 ठंडक

🇩🇪 Frostigkeit

🇮🇩 kedinginan

🇺🇦 морозність

🇵🇱 mroźność

🇯🇵 寒さ

🇫🇷 froideur

🇪🇸 frialdad

🇹🇷 soğukluk

🇰🇷 차가움

🇸🇦 برودة

🇨🇿 chlad

🇸🇰 chlad

🇨🇳 寒冷

🇸🇮 mrzlost

🇮🇸 kuldaleiki

🇰🇿 суықтық

🇬🇪 სიცივე

🇦🇿 soyuqluq

🇲🇽 frialdad

Word origin

The word 'frostiness' originates from the Old English word 'frost,' meaning 'frost, freezing cold,' which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*frustaz.' The suffix '-iness' is added to create the noun form, indicating the quality or state of being frosty or cold. Over time, 'frostiness' has evolved to also represent the figurative sense of coldness or unfriendliness in demeanor.

See also: defrost, frost, frosting, frosty, hoarfrost.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,882, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.