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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The blast of frigid temperatures follows days of snowy, icy conditions across much of the country.
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Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
Residents noticing unplowed or icy areas are encouraged to report them to 311, so crews can respond promptly, Shaw said.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Dec. 2025
An icy mix is projected near and north of cities, including Little Rock, Charlotte, Nashville, and Memphis, contributing to slippery conditions in Asheville, Winston-Salem, and Raleigh, North Carolina.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
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Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
Residents noticing unplowed or icy areas are encouraged to report them to 311, so crews can respond promptly, Shaw said.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Dec. 2025
An icy mix is projected near and north of cities, including Little Rock, Charlotte, Nashville, and Memphis, contributing to slippery conditions in Asheville, Winston-Salem, and Raleigh, North Carolina.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Icy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/icy. Accessed 7 Dec. 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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