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blizzardly

adjective

as in snowy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blizzardly
  1. snowy
  2. wintry
  3. frosty
  4. subzero
  5. subfreezing
  6. chilly
  7. chill
  8. freezing
Adjective
  • The Old Farmer's Almanac said that the snowiest periods will be in late November, early and in the middle of January, early and late February, and late in March.
    — Victoria E. Freile, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a bleak snowy field in Munich after the 1958 air disaster, a huge 1968 colour picture of a toothless Nobby Stiles parading the European Cup with his sidekick Paddy Crerand equally jubilant.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of snowy
Adjective
  • This warmth is brief, with wintrier weather possible early next week.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Meanwhile, areas to the northwest would see mostly wintry precipitation throughout the duration of the event.
    — Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
Definition of wintry
Adjective
  • In the first photo, the SKIMS founder is seen wearing a pink tube top paired with a choker necklace and a frosty lip shade, all signature trends of the early aughts.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In fall, frosty whitecaps splash along the Lake Erie shore, sending visitors scuttling inland just in time for leaf peeping and wine tasting.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of frosty
Adjective
  • Drawing on his time doing drag in Toronto, Shatford paid homage to the dedication needed to dress up in subzero temperatures.
    — Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 5 June 2026
  • As the episode makes clear, fishing this far north comes with brutal conditions, including shallow waters, towering waves and subzero temperatures.
    — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Definition of subzero
Adjective
  • But even in that mode, the rover must balance battery conservation against subfreezing temperatures.
    — Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 13 June 2018
Definition of subfreezing
Adjective
  • This jacket is constructed from a heavyweight cotton, providing an extra layer that keeps you cozy on chilly fall days.
    — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
  • This classic crewneck transitions effortlessly from day to night and is light enough to toss into your purse to keep on hand for chilly museum visits or cooler evenings.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of chilly
Adjective
  • The Asics Gel-SlowCush prioritizes comfort while being recommended for recovery runs, low-intensity training or merely chill jaunts.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Judd’s furniture asks you to admire it; Heilmann’s asks you to sit down and chill.
    — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of chill
Adjective
  • But just outside in the freezing terrain lies a woman who appears to be frozen in the snow.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Fall brings cooler weather and colorful leaves, while winter offers fewer crowds but freezing nights and possible snow and ice.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of freezing
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