icier; iciest
1
a
: covered with, abounding in, or consisting of ice
b
: intensely cold
Examples of icy in a Sentence
an icy drink that was especially refreshing on that hot afternoon
she wondered why the salesclerk at the boutique had given her an icy glare
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
New Delhi has not publicly commented on the designation, which comes as the two countries work to repair ties after years of icy relations.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
All of the shoe’s other signature details remain intact including a vibrant yellow suede upper, icy translucent outsole, reflective tongue detailing and custom heel embroidery.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Dunkley suggests pairing chocolate with oranges and creams in the fall, pastels in spring, neons in summer, and icy blues in winter.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for icy
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“Icy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/icy. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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icy
adjective
icier; iciest
1
a
: covered with, full of, or consisting of ice
b
: very cold
icy weather
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