frosty

[fraw-stee, fros-tee]

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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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Origin of frosty

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

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

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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.
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“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

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 Formsfrostily, adverbfrostiness, noun

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Word Origin and History for frosty

frosty

adj.

Old English forstig, fyrstig (cf. Dutch vorstig, German frostig); see frost (n.) + -y (2). Figurative use from late 14c. Related: Frostily; frostiness.

frosty

adjective, frost·i·er, frost·i·est.

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frosty

adjective frostier or frostiest

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