frostier; frostiest
2
: covered or appearing as if covered with frost : hoary
… a man of 65, with frosty eyebrows and hair …—
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: marked by coolness or extreme reserve in manner
… his smile was distinctly frosty.—Erle Stanley Gardner
Erle Stanley GardnerExamples of frosty in a Sentence
We received a frosty welcome.
a frosty autumn that was a sign of the brutal winter that followed
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The relationship between the Heat and James initially was frosty after their breakup, but is now strong.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
And minions have taken over Wendy’s frosty machines with a new banana flavor.
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Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
This drink is best served immediately for the best frosty texture.
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Nicole Hopper,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Her successor, Rishi Sunak, thawed the frosty EU relationship without making major changes.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
And minions have taken over Wendy’s frosty machines with a new banana flavor.
—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
This drink is best served immediately for the best frosty texture.
—
Nicole Hopper,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Her successor, Rishi Sunak, thawed the frosty EU relationship without making major changes.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for frosty
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“Frosty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frosty. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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