Main Entry: win·try

Pronunciation: \ˈwin-trē\

Variant(s): also win·tery \ˈwin-t(ə-)rē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): win·tri·er; win·tri·est

Date: before 12th century

1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of winter
2 a : weathered by or as if by winter : aged, hoary b : cheerless, chilling <a wintry greeting>

— win·tri·ness \ˈwin-trē-nəs\ noun