WINTERLY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

winterly

adjective

Definition of winterly

as in wintry

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Adjective

This warmth is brief, with wintrier weather possible early next week.

— Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, areas to the northwest would see mostly wintry precipitation throughout the duration of the event.

— Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025

Definition of wintry

Adjective

The series follows Rafe Spall, an amnesiac Englishman found barely alive in an icy Swiss stream and taken in by a Swiss villager.

— Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
As warming forces the krill southward, the penguins can’t follow because the water is too icy for them.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of icy

Adjective

And the moist, insulated microclimate under leaf litter is also critical for terrestrial amphibians, including frogs and salamanders, to survive freezing temperatures.

— Manjot Kaur Sidhu, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
Toward the end of the freezing time, preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the center position.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of freezing

Adjective

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
His firm has been tracking worldwide advertising content for years, and it's seen a 30% to 40% increase in ad spend targeting warmer regions with arctic imagery.

— Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of arctic

Adjective

The faux-fur lining adds warmth on chilly days, while the cooling memory foam insoles and roomy toe area keep your feet comfortable.

— Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2026
Add the treats to a small boo basket for your dog, or save them for an after-dinner snack for chilly October nights.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of chilly

Adjective

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

Definition of frosty

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