icy

icy

adjective \ˈī-sē\

ic·i·eric·i·est

Definition of ICY

1

a : covered with, abounding in, or consisting of ice

b : intensely cold

2

: characterized by coldness : frigid <an icy stare>; also : steely <icy nerves>

— ic·i·ly \-sə-lē\ adverb

— ic·i·ness \-sē-nəs\ noun

Examples of ICY

1. <an icy drink that was especially refreshing on that hot afternoon>
2. <she wondered why the salesclerk at the boutique had given her an icy glare>

First Known Use of ICY

before 12th century

Related to ICY

Synonyms

algid, arctic, bitter, bone-chilling, chill, chilly, coldish, cool, coolish, freezing, frigid, frosty, gelid, glacial, ice-cold, cold, nipping, nippy, numbing, polar, shivery, snappy, wintry (also wintery)

Antonyms

ardent, blazing, boiling, broiling, burning, fervent, fervid, fiery, glowing, hot, igneous, molten, piping hot, red-hot, roasting, scalding, scorching, searing, seething, sizzling, sultry, sweltering, torrid, ultrahot, warming, white-hot

Related Words

cryogenic, subfreezing, subzero, ultracold; cutting, keen, penetrating, piercing, sharp; bracing, brisk, crisp, invigorating, rigorous; chilled, cooled, frosted, frozen, iced, refrigerated, unheated

Near Antonyms

lukewarm, tepid; heated, overheated, reheated, warmed; snug, toasty, warm; feverish, flushed, inflamed (also enflamed); canicular, equatorial, muggy, steamy, summery, tropical

Rhymes with ICY

dicey, pricey, spicy