icy

adjective

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\ ˈī-sē

icier; iciest

Definition of icy

1a : covered with, abounding in, or consisting of ice

b : intensely cold

2 : characterized by coldness : frigid an icy stare also : steely icy nerves

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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

Recent Examples on the Web Roadways are hazardous due to accumulated, blowing and drifting snow and roads may be very icy. — Brook Endale, The Enquirer, 2 Feb. 2022 The parking lot can be extremely icy as well, so use caution. — oregonlive, 28 Jan. 2022 Since then, river conditions have been too icy to boat, but not firm enough for snowmachine travel to reach the group. — Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Nov. 2021 Snow, gusty winds and icy roads: Be on the lookout for a cold storm. — Arlene Martinez, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2020 The hour drive from the city across the Sinaloa countryside took us through small towns with brightly colored houses and taquerias and green trees that made the icy, drab gray of home feel worlds away. — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 18 Mar. 2020 The storm is on the move Friday evening, causing whiteouts and spinouts on icy highways throughout the Midwest, where blizzard warnings are now in effect. — Adriana Diaz, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2020 The driver of a pickup truck lost control on an icy highway and crossed into the center line, authorities said. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2019 With incredible cooling tech and support, the latest TempurPedic feels almost icy to the touch, purportedly 8 degrees cooler than the brand’s other memory foam. — Popular Mechanics, 4 May 2020 See More

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