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frosty
[ fraw-stee, fros-tee ]
/ ˈfrɔ sti, ˈfrɒs ti /
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adjective, frost·i·er, frost·i·est.
characterized by or producing frost; freezing; very cold: frosty weather.
consisting of or covered with a frost: frosty designs on the windows; an avenue of frosty trees.
lacking warmth of feeling; unfriendly: Their frosty greeting puzzled us.
resembling frost; white or gray: a wedding dress of frosty satin.
of or characteristic of old age: a frosty brow.
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OTHER WORDS FROM frosty
frost·i·ly, adverbfrost·i·ness, nounfrostless, adjectiveun·frost·y, adjectiveWords nearby frosty
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British Dictionary definitions for frosty
frosty
/ (ˈfrɒstɪ) /
adjective frostier or frostiest
characterized by frosta frosty night
covered by or decorated with frost
lacking warmth or enthusiasmthe new plan had a frosty reception
like frost in appearance or colour; hoary
Derived forms of frosty
frostily, adverbfrostiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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