frosty

adjective

ˈfrȯ-stē 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 There may be little margin for error, if the frosty reception to last week's bank earnings are any indication. — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026 As the mission goes on, Tenzing forms a connection with Edmund Hillary, played with frosty empathetic reserve by Tom Hiddleston. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 Sinot gave Larsson’s eyes a wash of frosty white shimmer, extending the pale shadow all the way up to the brows and enveloping the inner corners to serve as a canvas for more crystals. — Marci Robin, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026 In the first photo, the SKIMS founder is seen wearing a pink tube top paired with a choker necklace and a frosty lip shade, all signature trends of the early aughts. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 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
  • Available both in the restaurant and the cafe at All Mart’s entrance, this icy dessert has a floral cardamom flavor and a slight crunch from its dusting of pistachios.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But there’s no icy chill to his vision, only the glib confidence that a feel-good montage or a piercing Anohni and the Johnsons ballad will blind us to his film’s lack of human connection.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of icy
Adjective
  • An exuberant pre-dawn sky — filled with large, bright stars, a luminous crescent moon, and blue and white swirls — dominates the landscape featuring a prominent cypress tree and distant hillside village.
    — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The changes include allowing the adoption of distant male relatives raised as commoners to become royals and father future heirs, and letting princesses keep their royal status after marrying commoners.
    — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of distant
Adjective
  • And without colder weather, where the temperatures drop and stay below zero, the result will likely be a smaller snowpack.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
  • How bad the flu season gets each year depends on factors such as the dominant flu strain, how well the annual vaccine matches it, how many people get vaccinated, tourism levels, and how much cold weather leads to more indoor gatherings.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of cold
Adjective
  • The flexible modules survived thermal shock cycles from frigid lows to extreme heat and passed the rigorous IEC 63163 international stability standard.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The frigid temperatures—while denied by Customs and Border Protection—show up consistently in detainee reports and in the reports of visiting officials or journalists.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of frigid
Adjective
  • The exterior entry and upper-level access of the detached, two-story guesthouse.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Goldfish centers on a 17-year-old high school senior who presents as detached, ironic and emotionally armored, but underneath is quietly paralyzed by fear of failure, abandonment and becoming his parents.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of detached
Adjective
  • Unfortunately, getting electrons to cooperate in this fashion requires specific materials operating under some pretty chilly conditions.
    — Sven Badoux, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
  • An upper-level trough moving through the Northeast Friday will reinforce the chilly, dry air mass already in place, while strong high pressure builds in from Canada.
    — Kate Bilo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of chilly
Adjective
  • The beautiful, bright, and incredibly chic three-story abode leads up to a private roof terrace covered in pines with a freezing plunge pool at its center, and an unassuming wooden door that leads to a private sauna.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Freeze Warning The stronger of the two alerts, this warning calls for sub-freezing temperatures dropping as low as 30 degrees.
    — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of freezing
Adjective
  • Inside, furnishings are minimal, with timber and cool-toned stone alongside floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the landscaped gardens.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Grab a pretty blouse and snappy loafers to wear for brunch dates on warmer autumn days, then pair them with a denim jacket and slouchy knee-high boots as the weather gets cooler.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026
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