Synonyms of frosty

frosty

adjective

ˈfrȯ-stē 

1

as in icy

having a low or subnormal temperature

a frosty autumn that was a sign of the brutal winter that followed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• icy
• cold
• frigid
• chilly
• freezing
• chill
• cool
• arctic
• wintry
• polar
• ice-cold
• bitter
• glacial
• gelid
• nippy
• brisk
• numbing
• chilled
• coolish
• shivery
• cooled
• coldish
• bone-chilling
• algid
• snappy
• crisp
• nipping
• cryogenic
• subzero
• frozen
• ultracold
• penetrating
• iced
• subfreezing
• frosted
• piercing
• bracing
• cutting
• unheated
• sharp
• rigorous
• refrigerated
• keen
• invigorating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hot
• warming
• boiling
• fiery
• sweltering
• molten
• torrid
• igneous
• ardent
• sultry
• burning
• fervent
• sizzling
• glowing
• seething
• red-hot
• lukewarm
• fervid
• tepid
• searing
• warm
• white-hot
• broiling
• blazing
• heated
• piping hot
• roasting
• warmed
• scorching
• scalding
• overheated
• reheated
• ultrahot
• tropical
• feverish
• snug
• inflamed
• steamy
• toasty
• equatorial
• muggy
• flushed
• summery
• canicular

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distant
• cold
• detached
• cool
• dry
• remote
• aloof
• reserved
• withdrawn
• antisocial
• standoffish
• silent
• unsociable
• timid
• unbending
• offish
• clinical
• professional
• asocial
• shy
• hard
• unclubbable
• standoff
• cold-eyed
• buttoned-up
• unsocial
• reclusive
• misanthropic
• indifferent
• recessive
• dispassionate
• indrawn
• introverted
• impersonal
• apathetic
• unconcerned
• disinterested
• uninterested
• taciturn
• uncommunicative
• reticent
• incurious
• diffident
• nongregarious
• cliquish
• clubbish
• cliquey

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• warm
• social
• cordial
• friendly
• sociable
• convivial
• companionable
• outgoing
• gregarious
• expansive
• extroverted
• communicative
• talkative
• boon
• garrulous
• hospitable
• genial
• clubby
• gracious
• folksy
• affable
• amiable
• congenial
• clubbable
• agreeable
• neighborly
• kindly

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• icy
• cold
• chilly
• frigid
• cool
• brittle
• arctic
• chill
• frozen
• wintry
• glacial
• clammy
• reserved
• unfriendly
• detached
• gelid
• antiseptic
• coldish
• unsympathetic
• cold-blooded
• hard-eyed
• uncordial
• cold-eyed
• pitiless
• uncaring
• heartless
• unemotional
• soulless
• unfeeling
• unresponsive
• bloodless
• aloof
• undemonstrative
• coldhearted
• indifferent
• uninterested
• unenthusiastic
• dispassionate
• impersonal
• standoffish
• apathetic
• hard-hearted
• antisocial
• offish
• unsociable
• unsocial
• kindless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• warm
• happy
• friendly
• sympathetic
• cordial
• genial
• hearty
• kind
• emotional
• compassionate
• warm-blooded
• expressive
• warmhearted
• eager
• enthusiastic
• demonstrative
• passionate
• kindhearted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of frosty

The relationship between the Heat and James initially was frosty but his since thawed. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

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