icier; iciest
1
a
: covered with, abounding in, or consisting of ice
b
: intensely cold
Synonyms
Examples of icy in a Sentence
an icy drink that was especially refreshing on that hot afternoon
she wondered why the salesclerk at the boutique had given her an icy glare
Recent Examples on the Web
The sun mask is heat, flame-heavy by nature, while the moon mask has an icier look and feel.
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Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024
While the icier skiing at Windham or Stowe will never compare to the fluff out where Horace Greeley said to go, the ingredients for an improved social scene have arrived.
—Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024
As relations between Washington and Beijing get icier, U.S. officials and politicians in Washington have raised several warnings about potential Chinese threats to national security: telecoms equipment, biotechnology, and even purchases of U.S. farmland.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 22 Feb. 2024
Since purple and yellow neutralize each other, Zanoni says purple shampoos are an effective way to get rid of brassy hair color and work particularly well on lighter blondes who want cooler, icier tones in their locks.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
Plus, the rugged outsole helps keep kids stable on icier terrains.
—Karthika Gupta, Parents, 11 Jan. 2024
Living in extremely icy Arctic ocean environments, they are known for their long lifespans, which are often associated with slow metabolism and maturation.
—Sofia Quaglia, Discover Magazine, 20 Oct. 2023
The reception by the press at the conference was reportedly icy.
—WIRED, 19 Sep. 2023
Gaffigan plays a dual role: Cameron Edwin, a good-hearted educational TV host whose career and family life have been slowly deteriorating for years; and Kent Armstrong, a more successful but much icier man, who moves across the street from Cam.
—Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2023
Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024
While the icier skiing at Windham or Stowe will never compare to the fluff out where Horace Greeley said to go, the ingredients for an improved social scene have arrived.
—Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024
As relations between Washington and Beijing get icier, U.S. officials and politicians in Washington have raised several warnings about potential Chinese threats to national security: telecoms equipment, biotechnology, and even purchases of U.S. farmland.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 22 Feb. 2024
Since purple and yellow neutralize each other, Zanoni says purple shampoos are an effective way to get rid of brassy hair color and work particularly well on lighter blondes who want cooler, icier tones in their locks.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
Plus, the rugged outsole helps keep kids stable on icier terrains.
—Karthika Gupta, Parents, 11 Jan. 2024
Living in extremely icy Arctic ocean environments, they are known for their long lifespans, which are often associated with slow metabolism and maturation.
—Sofia Quaglia, Discover Magazine, 20 Oct. 2023
The reception by the press at the conference was reportedly icy.
—WIRED, 19 Sep. 2023
Gaffigan plays a dual role: Cameron Edwin, a good-hearted educational TV host whose career and family life have been slowly deteriorating for years; and Kent Armstrong, a more successful but much icier man, who moves across the street from Cam.
—Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2023
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“Icy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/icy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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icy
adjective
icier; iciest
1
a
: covered with, full of, or consisting of ice
b
: very cold
icy weather
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