Entry Word: cold

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 having a low or subnormal temperature <the cold climate of the Yukon> <an unusually cold spring that was followed by a sweltering summer>

Synonyms arctic, bitter, cool, coolish, freezing, frigid, frosty, glacial, ice-cold, icy, nipping, nippy, numbing, polar, shivery, snappy, wintry

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

Near Antonyms lukewarm, tepid; heated, warmed

Antonyms broiling, burning, fiery, hot, piping hot, red-hot, roasting, scalding, scorching, searing, sultry, summery, sweltering, torrid, tropical, warm, warming

2 lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling <the prisoners got only a cold stare when they tried to befriend the guard>

Synonyms chill, chilly, cold-blooded, cool, frigid, frosty, glacial, icy, unfriendly, unsympathetic, wintry

Related Words hardhearted, heartless, pitiless, uncaring, unfeeling; reserved, soulless, undemonstrative, unemotional, unresponsive; apathetic, indifferent, unenthusiastic, uninterested; aloof, detached, impersonal

Near Antonyms compassionate, kind, kindhearted; demonstrative, emotional, expressive; eager, enthusiastic, passionate

Antonyms cordial, friendly, genial, hearty, sympathetic, warm, warm-blooded, warmhearted

3 having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others <received a cold reception from the hostess> — see cool 1
4 having lost consciousness <the boxer was out cold for a few minutes> — see unconscious 1