icy

adjective

ˈī-sē How to pronounce icy (audio)
Definition of icynext
1
as in frigid
having a low or subnormal temperature an icy drink that was especially refreshing on that hot afternoon

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2
as in cold
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling she wondered why the salesclerk at the boutique had given her an icy glare

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Recent Examples of icy Set against the Swiss Alps, the story follows an Englishman (Spall) found barely alive in an icy mountain stream by local woman Alma (Deleila Piasko) and her young son, Franz. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 Those partial to paler shades might gravitate toward the oversized oval aquamarine ring, its icy blue center stone surrounded by diamonds, or the simpler aquamarine studs in yellow gold. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026 The icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn, some of which may hold the ingredients for life, are the latest hotspots for planetary exploration. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026 And blondes will find a path that diverges—wintery vanilla for an aloof, icy look or buttery almond for a cozy blonde that still turns heads. — Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for icy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for icy
  1. frigid
  2. cold
  3. freezing
  4. chilly
  5. chill
  6. cool
  7. brittle
  8. arctic
Adjective
  • In any office environment that can range from boiling to frigid, smart layering is an absolute necessity.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2026
  • This unique trait has led planetary scientists to hypothesize that the asteroid formed in the frigid outer solar system and migrated inward early in the solar system's history.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of frigid
Adjective
  • The instigating weather system bringing the risk to the Southwest is an upper-level low — or a high altitude pocket of cold air, low pressure and spin.
    — Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The case went cold until 2014, when Stockwell was located and interviewed by cold case detectives.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of cold
Adjective
  • 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
  • As a result, sudden freezing temperatures can cause materials to fracture easily.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of freezing
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 group’s trademark sense of space, room for the sax, Sandman’s voice, and ear candy like acoustic guitar, echoey cymbals, and distant piano, and their uniquely chill sense of melody take cente rstage on the song.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Asics Gel-SlowCush prioritizes comfort while being recommended for recovery runs, low-intensity training or merely chill jaunts.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of chill
Adjective
  • On Monday, high temperatures won’t climb past the low 70s as a westerly breeze from the Delta carries cooler air inland to Sacramento.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be cloudy and cool, with highs topping out in the mid-60s and lower 70s, according to the weather service.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of cool
Adjective
  • Aging humans, on the other hand, are more like peanut brittle.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • On winding roads, its model-specific suspension tuning and focus on weight reduction translate into exceptional body control at speed without becoming brittle or overly rigid in slower, more technical sections.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of brittle
Adjective
  • Dropping in a light arctic gray and black colorway first, the sneaker is aesthetically defined by an abstract undulating design.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Justin Sauers, the tower’s operator, opened a door in the cabin to greet Donnelly, releasing an arctic blast.
    — Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
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“Icy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icy. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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