frosty

adjective

ˈfrȯ-stÄ“ How to pronounce frosty (audio)
Definition of frostynext
1
as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature a frosty autumn that was a sign of the brutal winter that followed

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2
as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others her response was frosty enough to tell me she didn't appreciate the question

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3
as in cold
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling she gave the telemarketer on the phone a frosty "No, thank you" and hung up

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Recent Examples of frosty From the jars, bottles, boxes, and bags that fill our fridges and pantries to the frosty contents of our coolers, each item is chosen with intention. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 Queen Elizabeth had perhaps a frostier relationship with another infamous prime minister. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 From frosty slushies to crumbles and cakes, there’s a peach treat here for every palate. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026 From cozy, nostalgic desserts to frosty treats and festive drinks, our recipes make the most of these jewel-like berries. — Anna Kovel, Martha Stewart, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for frosty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frosty
  1. icy
  2. distant
  3. cold
  4. frigid
  5. detached
  6. chilly
  7. freezing
  8. cool
Adjective
  • These women of the W aren’t the only professional athletes to point out their icy relationship with their commissioner.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • For an additional pop of color, Cardi wore her hair in an icy blue bob that was parted to the side and curled under at the ends.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of icy
Adjective
  • Before January, nearly three-quarters of Venezuela’s crude exports headed to China, with the United States a distant second.
    — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Until last week, those threats still felt like a distant risk.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of distant
Adjective
  • It was instead caused by cold air plummeting to the ground from the upper levels of a passing thunderstorm, experts says.
    — Mark Price July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • For lunch, head outside to The Pocket pool bar and lounge for fish tacos and a cold beer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of cold
Adjective
  • Indeed, Russia’s mass barrages last winter of Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure – designed to keep Ukrainians cold, in the dark, and hopeless during the most frigid winter of recent years – are now being answered by Ukraine.
    — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026
  • Though the frigid headmaster answers their questions about his wife and his own timeline without flair, his demeanor immediately puts Annie on edge.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of frigid
Adjective
  • Kate Middleton spent most of her early life in a 4-bedroom, semi-detached cottage in Bradfield, Berkshire.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • New homes are less likely to compete on price with existing homes in dense urban markets like New York City, where scarce land means new construction is dominated by condominium projects rather than detached homes.
    — Mike Winters, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Definition of detached
Adjective
  • The chilliest option on this list, ice diving at Ultima Hotel Courchevel is a thrilling, health-boosting, and mood-enhancing water experience.
    — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This weekend, daytime highs in Eureka will be in the mid-to-upper 60s — cooler even than San Francisco, so famed for its chilly summers.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of chilly
Adjective
  • Above the freezing level, droplets become ice crystals whose collisions separate electrical charges, as in an ordinary thunderstorm.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • Monarch caterpillars eat only milkweed, which grows best in cooler climates, but the butterflies can’t tolerate freezing temperatures.
    — Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Definition of freezing
Adjective
  • Once a theater, this is now a center of cool with a restaurant, bar, and menswear shop.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Let the cake cool slightly, for about 15 minutes, before drizzling the pudding over the top.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of cool

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