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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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
The Unveiling, with its icy twists and deep blue horrors, is a blend of wrought historic layers and contemporary anxieties.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Snow will end tonight, but freezing temperatures can keep roads icy into Tuesday morning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 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 17 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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