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 On a hot day, with the Reon set to maximum cooling, the plate became ice-cold. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 This aura nail design in pale yellow and Aperol orange will feel just as refreshing on your nails as an ice-cold spritz. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 26 June 2026 Malian star soccer forward Mamadou Sidibé exudes understated competence and resourcefulness in his hopsack-weave linen suit en route into Dior Homme on June 24, but what really carries this outfit into the ice-cold stratosphere of style is the choice of the tie-free wing collar. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Summer is here and while an ice-cold beer can be the way to go on a hot afternoon, there is a better way to cool off with a classic drink. — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ice-cold

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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

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

Far better was his save in a freezing Vienna in December 1996 against Rapid in the Champions League, which delighted the 5,000 travelling United fans and stunned the Austrians.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 27 July 2026
For even more dramatic alpine scenery, make the drive to Glacier National Park to hike beneath glaciers, spot rushing waterfalls fed by ancient ice fields, and brave a freezing cold plunge in an aquamarine glacier lake.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

Definition of freezing

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

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

According to the company, corn is sourced primarily within 100 miles of the distillery, and the whiskey receives minimal non-chill filtration before bottling.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Make sure to choose an apple variety suited to your climate, as apples also need a certain number of chill hours to make fruit.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

Definition of chill

Adjective

It’s been so cool to see all of the audience reception and theories and the excitement that people have for the character in the show is beyond me.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 July 2026
Black Panther was my very first film, and I was invited to create something really cool with a lot of grace, with a lot of safety.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 26 July 2026

Definition of cool

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