wintry

win·try

adjective \ˈwin-trē\

win·tri·erwin·tri·est

Definition of WINTRY

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

Variants of WINTRY

win·try also win·tery \ˈwin-t(ə-)rē\

Examples of WINTRY

1. a wintry mix of sleet and snow
2. She gave me a wintry welcome.

First Known Use of WINTRY

before 12th century

Related to WINTRY

Synonyms

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