as in annoyed
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
it was the salesclerk's high-handed rudeness that really frosted me
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Recent Examples of frosted
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
However, where iOS 7 applied a flatter, minimalist effect to windows and icons and their edges, iOS 26 adds a (sometimes frosted) glassy look and a mildly fluid movement to actions such as pulling down menus or long-pressing controls.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
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Verb
For that occasion, FLOTUS donned a crepe off-the-shoulder column gown in sunflower from Carolina Herrera’s Wes Gordon, which was accented with a lilac silk belt with a covered buckle, and light lilac frosted pumps from Manolo Blahnik.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
However, where iOS 7 applied a flatter, minimalist effect to windows and icons and their edges, iOS 26 adds a (sometimes frosted) glassy look and a mildly fluid movement to actions such as pulling down menus or long-pressing controls.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Inside, attendees tipped flutes of champagne and catered cups of Korean food, followed by short bread cookies frosted with images of the flag and the eagle of San Francisco’s city seal.
—Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frosted
Verb
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In practice, Musk bowed to authoritarian governments or banned critical journalists when their reporting annoyed him.—
Jacob Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Christian is annoyed by Max’s temporary tyranny and overall seems … normal.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Rivelia is De’Longhi’s newest and sleekest model, with dual bean hoppers for easy roast switching, 18 customizable drink recipes, and an accessory for making iced drinks with cold foam.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Or, if espresso is more your thing, consider De’Longhi’s luxurious Magnifica machine that makes all kinds of espresso drinks (even iced ones) without forcing you to learn how to pull your own shots.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The decision by Aaron Turner, Kuminga’s agent, to go on a media tour in recent weeks while negotiating publicly in hopes of landing a better offer for Kuminga, irritated some with the organization, according to league sources.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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And the web designer from South Dakota certainly must have irritated her former final two ally Vince Panaro on her way out of the Big Brother house.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Midtown café offers an extensive menu of beverages, including various coffees, slushes and a frozen white chocolate.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The researchers found that live ants worked much better than dehydrated and frozen ants as a starter for fermentation.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Power gains are bugged to be too low for a new power grind that no one wants to do anyway.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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His not winning it was considered a failure, and that bugged him.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Officials said the girls had no way to exit the refrigerated space on their own.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The refrigerated deliveries are flexible based on your schedule and feature eco-friendly packaging.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Bob Say, owner of Los Angeles’ Freakbeat Records, for one, isn’t all that bothered.—
Roy Trakin,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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The clutter bothered Counsell during his first year on the job.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cut them back after a freeze, and pot them for indoor storage, such as in an unheated garage, shed, or basement.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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For example, an unheated garage, attic, or root cellar is an ideal location for storing bulbs over the winter.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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