icy

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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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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 Snow, gusty winds and icy roads: Be on the lookout for a cold storm. — Arlene Martinez, USA TODAY, "In California: Officials field calls about cars in parking lots, people too close," 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, "Is This Lake the Best New Bass Fishing Spot in Mexico?," 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, "Fast-moving winter storm delays travelers across the U.S.," 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, "Cities across U.S. experience record lows as arctic blast brings snow and ice," 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, "The Best Tech, Appliances, and Gadgets For A Smarter, Safer Home," 4 May 2020 The Department of Defense wanted to see whether icy terrain could offer a secure location for military bases and operations. — Madeline Ostrander, Smithsonian Magazine, "In a Tunnel Beneath Alaska, Scientists Race to Understand Disappearing Permafrost," 4 May 2020 Only 60 feet or so, but icy—and at the top, throwing the rope down to his companions, Joe Brown felt his whole life had suddenly got better. — The Economist, "Through crack and crag Joe Brown died on April 15th," 2 May 2020 Rocky worlds—like Earth and Mars—coalesce closer in, where the warmth of the star tends to evaporate icy material, but spares bits of rock. — Marina Koren, The Atlantic, "A Rare Glimpse Into a Solar System’s Beginnings," 1 May 2020

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