frostier; frostiest
2
: covered or appearing as if covered with frost : hoary
a man of 65, with frosty eyebrows and hair—
Nan Robertson
Nan Robertson3
: marked by coolness or extreme reserve in manner
his smile was distinctly frosty—Erle Stanley Gardner
Erle Stanley GardnerSynonyms
Examples 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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Additionally, those who are extra excited about the Frosty deal can now express it by using frosty stickers in their WhatsApp group chats, according to an Instagram post.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024
Neither sibling liked the other’s spouse, and Caroline, who did not speak for the book, is portrayed as frosty and distant throughout.
—Allison Stewart, Washington Post, 14 July 2024
Its effect is a modern take on a frosty ’90s lip that reads natural and slightly cool toned, with plenty of shine.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 24 July 2024
Iced drinks may seem like a modern phenomenon, but the demand for a frosty beverage actually dates back to the days of the Roman Empire.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 6 July 2024
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Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024
Neither sibling liked the other’s spouse, and Caroline, who did not speak for the book, is portrayed as frosty and distant throughout.
—Allison Stewart, Washington Post, 14 July 2024
Its effect is a modern take on a frosty ’90s lip that reads natural and slightly cool toned, with plenty of shine.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 24 July 2024
Iced drinks may seem like a modern phenomenon, but the demand for a frosty beverage actually dates back to the days of the Roman Empire.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 6 July 2024
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“Frosty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frosty. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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