icily
Americanadverb
adverb
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Origin of icily
Example Sentences
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Whatever turns Mr. Boorman’s career took, though, “Point Blank” remains icily distinctive for finding a wholly fresh way into an old theme.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Caroline hugs Ken, and after icily embracing Shiv, kicks off a baby reveal exchange for the ages.
From Salon • May 22, 2023
When I pointed out that used bathing suits are akin to used underwear and that no one sells them secondhand, she said, icily: “Cultural differences.”
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2021
Sean Connery carried it off with icily disdainful style, perhaps at the baccarat table, in full evening dress with a cigarette hanging from his lips.
From The Guardian • Aug. 25, 2020
When he glanced at Meggie she stared back icily.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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