Icy: meaning, definitions and examples

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icy

 

[ ˈaɪ.si ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather condition

covered with or consisting of ice; extremely cold

Synonyms

chilly, frosty, frozen.

Examples of usage

  • The road was icy after the snowstorm.
  • She shivered in the icy wind.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.

See also: deicing, ice, icebox, iced, icicle, icing.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,063, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.