frostbitten

adjective

as in icy

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Recent Examples of frostbitten Everest survivor Dawa Sherpa's daughter Mendo Lhamu Sherpa applies ointment on his frostbitten hands in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 18, 2026. — CBS News, 19 June 2026 Shockingly, the dish was edible, albeit frostbitten and mushy. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026 This past Friday, Dan joined thousands of others at a protest in Minneapolis, where his fingers were frostbitten in the –9 degrees Fahrenheit weather. — Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026 For example, placing frostbitten fingers in the armpit. — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026 Don't rub or massage the fragile skin and place gauze between frostbitten fingers or toes. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 22 Jan. 2026 Once indoors, avoid walking on frostbitten feet and do not use direct heat sources such as stoves, fireplaces, heating pads, hot water bottles or hair dryers, as frostbitten skin can burn easily. — Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frostbitten
  1. icy
  2. frosty
  3. glaciated
  4. congealed
Adjective
  • Backstage, Punk had a friendly, if not icy, exchange with Damian Priest.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • The Perseid meteor shower is finally active, bringing the potential for gorgeous shooting stars and fireballs as Earth plunges into the trail of debris shed by the icy comet Swift-Tuttle.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of icy
Adjective
  • Typically, though, its leaves will show off a frosty green hue.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
  • The relationship between the Heat and James initially was frosty after their breakup, but is now strong.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of frosty
Adjective
  • Road to Paradise, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington One of the country's oldest national parks, Mount Rainier is an active volcano and the most glaciated peak in the lower 48 states.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Definition of glaciated
Adjective
  • My heart eyes for the beets and the overall experience at Rose's almost blinded me from noticing the dressing was hardly a caramel, but rather a congealed marinade with a grainy mouthfeel.
    — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 31 Oct. 2025
  • In particular, the bacon bits were chilled and all stuck together in one big, congealed lump along the inside of the bowl.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Definition of congealed

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“Frostbitten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frostbitten. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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