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Wintery: meaning, definitions and examples

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wintery

 

[ ˈwɪntəri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather description

The term 'wintery' refers to conditions associated with winter, often characterized by cold temperatures, snow, and ice. It can describe not only the weather but also the overall atmosphere during wintertime. The word conveys a sense of chill, often evoking imagery of snow-covered landscapes and frosty mornings. In literature and conversation, it reflects a season marked by dormancy and quietude in nature.

Synonyms

chilly, cold, frosty, wintry

Examples of usage

  • The wintery landscape was breathtaking.
  • We bundled up for the wintery evening.
  • The wintery weather forced us to stay indoors.

Translations

Translations of the word "wintery" in other languages:

🇵🇹 invernal

🇮🇳 शीतकालीन

🇩🇪 winterlich

🇮🇩 musim dingin

🇺🇦 зимовий

🇵🇱 zimowy

🇯🇵 冬の

🇫🇷 hivernal

🇪🇸 invernal

🇹🇷 kışsal

🇰🇷 겨울의

🇸🇦 شتوي

🇨🇿 zimní

🇸🇰 zimný

🇨🇳 冬季的

🇸🇮 zimski

🇮🇸 vetrar

🇰🇿 қысқы

🇬🇪 ზამთრის

🇦🇿 qış

🇲🇽 invernal

Etymology

The word 'wintery' originates from the root 'winter', which comes from the Old English 'winter', meaning 'the cold season'. It has Germanic roots, akin to the Old High German 'wintar' and the Old Norse 'vetr', which also denote the winter season. The adjective form 'wintery' emerged in English to describe attributes or conditions typical of winter. Its usage can be traced back to early Middle English, where adjectives often reflected not just temperature but also the quality of seasonal experiences. Over time, 'wintery' has been adopted into common usage, especially in creative and poetic contexts to convey the essence of winter. As the language has evolved, so has the application of the term, appearing in various literary works to evoke the inherent beauty and harshness of the season.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,134, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.