FROSTBITTEN Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Adjective

There’s nothing wrong with a great scoop, but sometimes the weather calls for something lighter, icier and a little more unexpected.

— Lia Picard - For the AJC, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Posing next to co-star Sandra Bullock, the Australian star looked statuesque in a strapless column dress that was completely covered in icy mint sequins, which looked like scales.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of icy

Adjective

Lately Becker has been snatching up vintage Lalique pieces that, in this setting, have the frosty haze of sea glass.

— Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026
Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold and frosty, 30 seconds.

— Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of frosty

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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