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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There are many nods to “The Simpsons,” including “frosty chocolate milkshakes” and James L. Brooks’ Gracie Films logo.
From Los Angeles Times
Several snow and ice warnings had been in place over the weekend as frosty Artic air spread south across the country.
From BBC
Arctic air across the UK means the weekend starts cold and frosty with some snow and ice, especially in northern parts.
From BBC
Saturday will start cold and frosty with the whole of the UK seeing some sunshine and should be the driest day for a good while.
From BBC
In the frosty early mornings or in the heat of the sun, when they were injured, or giving birth to their calves, or when they needed comfort as the Dragon roared, he had been there.
From Literature
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