Synonyms of icicles

icicles

noun

plural of icicle

as in sticks

a cold aloof person

his wife is such an icicle you're lucky to get so much as a greeting from her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sticks
• icebergs
• clams
• cold turkey
• cold fishes
• wallflowers
• snots
• stuffed shirts
• prigs
• snobs
• snoots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sweethearts
• dears
• sweeties

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of icicles

Florist Amy Vongpitaka revealed to PEOPLE at the time that the couple created a winter wonderland under a tent in their living room, filled with candles, branches, crystal icicles and over 70,000 white orchids. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

On April 12, the Toronto Raptors transformed Drake’s usual courtside seats into a frozen display — complete with faux ice and icicles — in what appeared to be a not-so-subtle promotion for his upcoming album, Iceman. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026

Some customers complain about large icicles and ice dams forming in the winter where there weren’t issues previously, which makes some homeowners question how well the system actually collects runoff. — Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026

The icicles that the Barton Family shared with us are much different. — Ray Petelin, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026

Roof icicles form from heat escaping an attic, causing the snow on the roof to melt and refreeze. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026

Shouldered by sandstone cliffs, these caves in Bayfield, Wisconsin, form when water—and, notably, waves—that would normally flow through the sandstone freezes instead, birthing icicles, columns, and curtains. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026

Large Icicles Large icicles or ice buildup along your home’s eaves signal trapped, melting water that can run into your home and damage walls, ceilings, and insulation. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026

After all, small icicles tend to form naturally during the winter months. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026