iciness
Britishnoun
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the condition of being icy or very cold
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a manner that is cold or reserved; aloofness
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She hoped for comfort and support from her family, but instead, she and her young daughter were met with iciness.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Long, black spidery lashes and black eyeliner frame her pale blue eyes, intensifying their iciness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2025
Move them around a bit to ensure an even shower, and they’ll lose their rock-hard iciness in a few minutes.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2024
It’s a crucial ingredient in a variety of recipes, including pecan pie, marshmallows and even ice cream, where it staves off iciness and keeps things delightfully smooth and scoopable.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 20, 2022
He was not a man to speak this way to a brother officer, a fellow Virginian; he shocked Stuart to silence with the iciness of his voice.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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