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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Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1
Last five results: WLWWW
A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
But outside the facility, a significant protest had gathered to deliver a much icier message to the vice president.
—Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Icy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/icy. Accessed 11 Jul. 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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