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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Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
From aqua suede to icy satin, from stilettos to ballet flats and beach-ready sandals, whatever your bridal style calls, for there’s a pair of blue shoes to match.
—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
But icy rivers are, of course, cold — and subjecting actors or even stunt doubles to such conditions seemed too dangerous.
—
Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Many bodies are left on its icy slopes because recovery attempts are risky and expensive.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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