winterly

adjective

Definition of winterlynext
as in wintry

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  1. wintry
  2. snowy
  3. icy
  4. cold
  5. freezing
  6. arctic
  7. chilly
  8. frosty
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
  • Video of the confrontation appears to show Nelson idling in a snowy strip mall parking lot in his gray Dodge Ram when another driver in an even larger pickup pulls in beside him.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • During snowy winters, the road can remain closed for weeks, and on a rainy day like this one, landslides can block the highway without warning.
    — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026
Definition of snowy
Adjective
  • Alaska is a state of pure beauty—a vast, beautiful destination filled with icy fjords and snowy peaks.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
  • More crucially, it was used during a sequence set along an icy river while George Washington is traversing the uncharted Ohio Territory wilderness.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 7 July 2026
Definition of icy
Adjective
  • Inspectors also noticed that cold foods were being held at incorrect temperatures, according to the report.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Ceviche arrives bright and cold, sharpened by citrus, softened by fresh seafood, and lifted with herbs and heat.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of cold
Adjective
  • If freezing temperatures are predicted, pick any ripe fruit and cover the trunks of young trees with burlap or newspaper to insulate them.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
  • The injured climber couldn’t continue, forcing the pair to spend a freezing night on the mountain with limited supplies.
    — James Ward, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of freezing
Adjective
  • Pool 5’s relatively arctic conditions are designed to constrict blood vessels, which boosts endorphins and energy levels.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • The aching cold of that sub-arctic river was taking the horse’s strength.
    — Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
Definition of arctic
Adjective
  • On a chilly afternoon in March 2018, two people were found slumped on a bench in an outdoor shopping complex in the city’s center.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Warm, soft, and timeless, this full-zip hoodie is perfect for wearing on a chilly plane, then tossing in a suitcase after the flight.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Definition of chilly
Adjective
  • The relationship between the Heat and James initially was frosty after their breakup, but is now strong.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • Zendaya and Jennifer Lopez just proved frosty blue shadow is perfect for summer.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 9 July 2026
Definition of frosty
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“Winterly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winterly. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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