ICE-COLD Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

ice-cold

adjective

ˈīs-ˈkōld

Definition of ice-cold

as in icy

having a low or subnormal temperature ice-cold hands from hours spent shoveling snow

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Recent Examples of ice-cold Sometimes, there’s nothing better than an ice-cold beer in the summer heat. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 That’s an ice-cold view of things, but this is an cold league. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026 These coolers are the best at remaining ice-cold during a long weekend of fishing or camping. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 And Aparna Nancherla warms up the ice-cold cast of characters as Matt and Jake’s sympathetic but powerless buddy in HR. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ice-cold

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Adjective

Mayor Karen Bass and billionaire developer Rick Caruso appeared together at a groundbreaking for the new Palisades Recreation Center on Tuesday, in a sign that the sometimes icy relationship between the two 2022 mayoral rivals is thawing.

— Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Indeed, the polar opposite of both Number One’s icy demeanor and Chapel’s long-suffering yearning, Majel is remembered by friends and colleagues as a boisterous, brassy, take-no-prisoners presence.

— Scott Huver, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of icy

Adjective

Bronwyn’s mother, Muzzy, who was lambasted all of last season for being cold and arguably cruel to her daughter, is notably softer in her first scene back — though the bob is as cunty as ever.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
At Fuerte Guaicaipuro, a military facility, investigators documented detainees being confined in pit-like cells dug below ground level and subjected to cold, food deprivation and other degrading treatment.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

But just outside in the freezing terrain lies a woman who appears to be frozen in the snow.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
Fall brings cooler weather and colorful leaves, while winter offers fewer crowds but freezing nights and possible snow and ice.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of freezing

Adjective

For the first few days, they were held in a room crammed with up to 80 men, with just a handful of open toilets, in frigid conditions and with only a thin towel to sleep under, before being moved to two-person cells.

— Hanna Park, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
The frigid temperatures, ice, and snow will all wear down the components faster than if the unit is stored inside during the cold months.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of frigid

Adjective

This jacket is constructed from a heavyweight cotton, providing an extra layer that keeps you cozy on chilly fall days.

— Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
This classic crewneck transitions effortlessly from day to night and is light enough to toss into your purse to keep on hand for chilly museum visits or cooler evenings.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of chilly

Adjective

The neighborhood/area Located in Westchester County, the town of Bedford boasts a few cool must-sees, like the 4,300-acre Ward Pound Ridge park and the historic home of Founding Father John Jay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
There was nothing that had escaped being stamped with the Festival’s ubiquitous emblem–sweets, cigarettes, perfume, even sandals–Specially designed to keep you cool and smartly shod for fun-loving Festival walking!

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

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