Icy: meaning, definitions and examples
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icy
[ ˈaɪ.si ]
weather condition
covered with or consisting of ice; extremely cold
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The road was icy after the snowstorm.
- She shivered in the icy wind.
attitude or demeanor
showing no friendliness or enthusiasm; cold
Synonyms
aloof, cold, unfriendly.
Examples of usage
- Her icy stare made him feel uncomfortable.
- He received an icy reception from his colleagues.
Translations
Translations of the word "icy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gelado
🇮🇳 बर्फीला (barfīlā)
🇩🇪 eisig
🇮🇩 berlapis es
🇺🇦 крижаний
🇵🇱 lodowaty
🇯🇵 氷のような (kōri no yōna)
🇫🇷 glacé
🇪🇸 helado
🇹🇷 buzlu
🇰🇷 얼음 같은 (eoreum gateun)
🇸🇦 جليدي (jalīdī)
🇨🇿 ledový
🇸🇰 ľadový
🇨🇳 冰冷的 (bīng lěng de)
🇸🇮 leden
🇮🇸 ísöruggur
🇰🇿 мұздай
🇬🇪 ყინულოვანი (q'inulovani)
🇦🇿 buzlu
🇲🇽 helado
Etymology
The word 'icy' originated from the Old English word 'īslic', which means 'frosty' or 'icy'. It has been used to describe freezing temperatures or cold behavior since ancient times. The association of ice with extreme coldness has made 'icy' a common word in English to convey both literal and figurative meanings of coldness.