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frosty

 

[ ˈfrɒsti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather condition

covered with or having frost; extremely cold

Synonyms

chilly, freezing, icy

Examples of usage

  • The car windows were frosty this morning.
  • I could see my breath in the frosty air.
  • The ground was frosty and slippery.
Context #2 | Adjective

attitude or demeanor

unfriendly or cold in manner; lacking warmth or enthusiasm

Synonyms

aloof, cool, unwelcoming

Examples of usage

  • She gave me a frosty reception at the party.
  • His frosty demeanor made it hard to approach him.

Translations

Translations of the word "frosty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gelado

🇮🇳 ठंडा

🇩🇪 frostig

🇮🇩 dingin

🇺🇦 морозний

🇵🇱 mroźny

🇯🇵 霜の降りた

🇫🇷 givre

🇪🇸 helado

🇹🇷 donmuş

🇰🇷 서리가 내린

🇸🇦 صقيعي

🇨🇿 mrazivý

🇸🇰 mrazivý

🇨🇳 霜冻的

🇸🇮 zmrzljiv

🇮🇸 frostlegur

🇰🇿 аязды

🇬🇪 ყინვიანი

🇦🇿 şaxtalı

🇲🇽 helado

Etymology

The word 'frosty' originated from Middle English 'frosti', which is derived from Old English 'forstig'. The term has been used since the 14th century to describe cold weather conditions and unfriendly attitudes. Over time, 'frosty' has become a common adjective in English to convey the idea of extreme cold or a lack of warmth in behavior.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,945, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.