Icy Definition & Meaning

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    • Synonyms icy American [ahy-see] / ˈaɪ si /

    adjective

    icier, iciest

    1. made of, full of, or covered with ice.

      icy roads.

    2. resembling ice.

    3. cold.

      icy winds.

    4. without warmth of feeling; coldly unfriendly; frigid.

      an icy stare.

      Synonyms: chilly, cool, distant, cold
    icy British / ˈaɪsɪ /

    adjective

    1. made of, covered with, or containing ice

    2. resembling ice

    3. freezing or very cold

    4. cold or reserved in manner; aloof

    "Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

    Etymology

    Origin of icy

    before 900; Middle English isy, Old English īsig. See ice, -y 1

    Example Sentences

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    There we drove along an icy gravel road that cut into the side of a hill, winding up and up until we found a pullover at which to park.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    An icy gale blew incessantly in concert with a torrential deluge.

    From Los Angeles Times

    Miniutti, who is originally from Massachusetts, and learned to snowboard on the freezing, icy hills of New England, still prefers the alpine experience on the West Coast.

    From Los Angeles Times

    Rob Brydon has been lifting the lid on the latest instalment of his comedy series The Trip, revealing that age, icy landscapes and a renewed focus on health have all shaped his newest adventure.

    From BBC

    UVS collects ultraviolet light to study the makeup of Europa's atmospheric gases and materials on its icy surface.

    From Science Daily

    Related Words

    • chilly
    • cold
    • freezing
    • frigid
    • frosty
    • glacial
    • polar
    • raw

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