frosty
Americanadjective
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characterized by or producing frost; freezing; very cold.
frosty weather.
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consisting of or covered with a frost.
frosty designs on the windows; an avenue of frosty trees.
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lacking warmth of feeling; unfriendly.
Their frosty greeting puzzled us.
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resembling frost; white or gray.
a wedding dress of frosty satin.
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of or characteristic of old age.
a frosty brow.
adjective
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characterized by frost
a frosty night
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covered by or decorated with frost
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lacking warmth or enthusiasm
the new plan had a frosty reception
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like frost in appearance or colour; hoary
Other Word Forms
- frostily adverb
- frostiness noun
- frostless adjective
- unfrosty adjective
Etymology
Origin of frosty
Example Sentences
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From the outset, the justices gave Trump’s solicitor general, John Sauer, a frosty reception.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
In March our nights are still around 11 hours in length and so with clear skies, temperatures still have enough time to fall close to and below freezing to bring some frosty mornings.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
The name "itjilik," which means "frosty" or "frost" in Inuktitut, reflects the species' Arctic origins.
From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026
That is especially true in China, due to limp demand and weak sales amid a frosty economic landscape.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
They were stiff with their long and jolting drive from Whitcross, and chilled with the frosty night air; but their pleasant countenances expanded to the cheerful firelight.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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