1
as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
the arctic air of deep winter
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in frigid
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
received the usual arctic reception from her in-laws at Thanksgiving
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of arctic
Due to Silfra’s arctic water temperatures of 35 degrees Fahrenheit, we were required to wear warm thermals as our base layer.
—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
In this case, the brutal arctic winds met Peter I Island, which spun them into these striking shapes.
—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
The dogs are more reliable than machines would be in sub-arctic temperatures, the website further states.
—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
In this video, CNN’s Jim Sciutto takes you to northern Alaska for an exclusive look at how the US Army is preparing for the next iteration of arctic warfare.
—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for arctic
Carinne Geil Botta,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
In this case, the brutal arctic winds met Peter I Island, which spun them into these striking shapes.
—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
The dogs are more reliable than machines would be in sub-arctic temperatures, the website further states.
—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
In this video, CNN’s Jim Sciutto takes you to northern Alaska for an exclusive look at how the US Army is preparing for the next iteration of arctic warfare.
—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for arctic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arctic
Adjective
-
Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.
-
Through icy landscapes, courage and friendship are tested – and the children discover that the true magic of Christmas comes from togetherness.
Adjective
-
That frigid January night, as police spent hours picking up pieces of her teeth and face off of the highway, there was no clear path forward in sight.
-
Snow, wind and frigid temperatures could combine to increase demand beyond what the state’s utilities can supply.
Adjective
-
Richard claimed she was locked alone in the freezing car for two hours, unable to leave the vehicle because there were no interior door handles.
-
Ensure that your freezer is set to the coldest setting before starting the flash-freezing process.
Adjective
-
To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.
-
Aging And The Long Game Of Leadership The conversation around aging often centers on biohackers seeking to lower their biological age through cold plunges, red light therapy, and peptides.
Adjective
-
Being able to switch on the heat when things got chilly in the middle of the night was one of our favorite features on the ID.
-
Various paths to the sea allow guests to move between the warmth of the saunas and paljus, to the chilly waters of the Baltic Sea.
Adjective
-
The 25, also non-chill filtered, is bottled at 47 percent ABV (94 proof), and that higher proof goes a long way to unlocking the flavor here.
-
It was bottled at 43% ABV and is non-chill filtered.
Adjective
-
Parade organizers have warned attendees to take steps to stay cool, as temperatures on Sunday will feel like the 90s.
-
This guest even slipped on some socks for some extra cool girl points.
Adjective
-
Fin whales are typically found in deep, offshore waters in open seas, away from the coast, primarily in temperate to polar latitudes.
-
Subsequent studies showed that these storms can inject large numbers of high-energy electrons into the polar ionosphere, potentially disrupting communication and navigation technologies.
Cite this Entry
“Arctic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arctic. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
