adjective
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made of, covered with, or containing ice
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resembling ice
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freezing or very cold
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cold or reserved in manner; aloof
Etymology
Origin of icy
before 900; Middle English isy, Old English īsig. See ice, -y 1
Example Sentences
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However, he is keen that other climbers are aware of the incident and are aware of the risks in climbing a mountain when it is icy.
From BBC
Researchers have been warning in recent years of bird flu's spread on the icy continent, which hosts temporary teams of scientists but no permanent residents.
From Barron's
Her only event is skeleton, in which athletes travel at about 80 mph down an icy mile-long track with 16 turns.
From Los Angeles Times
The slalom course at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre is set up on the bottom portion of the downhill course, and not especially steep or icy relative to other tracks.
From Los Angeles Times
You also need the belief that it’s possible to succeed in an icy winter sport even though you’re from a sun-washed country where the average annual temperature is 80 degrees.
From Los Angeles Times
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