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.

Words nearby frosty

frosting, frosting on the cake, frostline, frostweed, frostwork, frosty, froth, froth flotation, frothy, frottage, frotteur

Origin of frosty

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at frost, -y¹

OTHER WORDS FROM frosty

frost·i·ly, adverbfrost·i·ness, nounfrost·less, adjectiveun·frost·y, adjective

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Examples from the Web for frosty

But Byrne himself is the parodist, and he commands the stage by his hollow-eyed, frosty verve.
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So when you take that first frosty sip of your mint julep in celebration of the Kentucky Derby, enjoy it.
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Thousands of people wrapped in flags marched in the frosty, smoky air.
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The only frosty point came when West asked what sex the Royal Baby was – Harry's steely look left the question unanswered.
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Political relations were frosty if not frozen, and there was a drop in bilateral arms deals.
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Then the welcome gleam of a lantern flooded to him along the frosty floor.
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The music made by this large number of hogs eating corn on a frosty night I shall never forget.
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Therefore they came, starting before daylight in the frosty morning.
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Also after a frosty night followed by a bright day, fly fishing need not be attempted with any chance of success.
The Teesdale Angler|R Lakeland
“I must, whether I want to or not,” she said briefly; and she led him through the side door out into the frosty night.
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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, noun

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frosty

adjective, frost·i·er, frost·i·est.

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British Dictionary definitions for frosty

adjective frostier or frostiest

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