freezing

[free-zing]

adjective

1. (of temperatures) approaching, at, or below the freezing point.

2. extremely or uncomfortably cold; chilled.

   We were both freezing and welcomed the hot cocoa.

3. beginning to freeze or partially frozen; frozen; in the process of being or becoming frozen. frozen.

freezing

/ ˈfriːzɪŋ /

adjective

1. informal,  extremely cold

Other Word Forms

• freezingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of freezing¹

First recorded in 1605–15; freeze + -ing ²

Example Sentences

It was the first fatal confrontation between the two sides since 1975 and led to a freezing of ties.

From BBC

If you’re worried about the donuts becoming too stiff to eat, try freezing any leftovers you may have.

From Salon

With one long, deep intonation, the man has stopped all time around them – freezing the water in place – a demonstration of unfathomable power.

From Salon

"Anfield was always freezing. I don't know whether they manipulate the temperature in there."

From BBC

"I was more annoyed at the fact that they let me lie there on the wet grass, completely freezing with a bad injury," she added.

From BBC

Related Words

• biting 
• chilly 
• frigid 
• frosty 
• glacial 
• icy 
• numbing 
• polar 
• wintry