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also wintery
1
as in chilly
having a low or subnormal temperature
a wintry and snowy day
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2
as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the doorman gave the uninvited visitors a wintry smile and escorted them out
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Recent Examples of wintry
Conveniently sheltering their attractions from the elements, the best indoor water parks in the U.S. can become toasty escapes on the wintriest or rainiest days.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2023
It’s all very wintry and chilly and dark, but lovely as well.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2023
Bridget Torres is a prominent national news weather forecaster who comes to the magical, wintry town of Leavenworth, Washington, where Christmas traditions prevail each holiday season.
—al, 2 Dec. 2022
Yet Saturday’s temperatures, so reminiscent of early winter, did not seem especially wintry.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2022
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2023
It’s all very wintry and chilly and dark, but lovely as well.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2023
Bridget Torres is a prominent national news weather forecaster who comes to the magical, wintry town of Leavenworth, Washington, where Christmas traditions prevail each holiday season.
—al, 2 Dec. 2022
Yet Saturday’s temperatures, so reminiscent of early winter, did not seem especially wintry.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wintry
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Snowy, cold winter expected in Kentucky following historic 2025 weather While winter doesn't officially begin until the winter solstice on December 21, the Farmer's Almanac is already predicting a chilly, snowy season for much of the country, including Kentucky.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Plunging into the chilly waters off the western coast of Canada, a pair of scuba divers swam along the seafloor near an octopus.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Gelato is very similar to ice cream, but only relies on milk instead of heavy cream for a slightly lighter, icier texture than traditional homemade ice cream.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Police are making a plea to the public once again for help solving a cold case on the 14th anniversary of a couple being shot and killed in Norwalk.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
6 Aug. 2025
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Investigators were then able to tie the boot to a cold case disappearance from September 1997.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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In the summertime, higher temperatures and exposure to the elements can leave hair dry, brittle, and prone to breakage.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Adding to Taiwan’s energy insecurity is the fact that its power grid, while cost-effective, is also brittle.—
Jim Ellis,
Foreign Affairs,
30 July 2025
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Both surfaces are covered with exotic ices, and an understanding of their properties at the frigid temperatures on Pluto would be a key component of the mission.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The room covered in white snow is kept at a frigid 10 to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, which honestly feels amazing after being in the Florida heat.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This little slice of heaven in Northwest Austin is far less crowded, the vibe is gloriously chill, and – plot twist!—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Navigate through the shop aisle to the breezy oceanfront dining room in the back, set on a surprisingly chill stretch of sand.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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The story shocked the Kansas City area: the men’s bodies were discovered outside in freezing temperatures.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
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It also cannot be laid in freezing temperatures, which complicates scheduling.—
Lee Igel,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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There’s a moment in indie film right now where there’s a lot of cool films and theaters, and people are going, if not in huge numbers.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
8 Aug. 2025
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But otherwise, exercising occasionally in the heat isn’t going to make a difference for your overall cardiovascular health or fitness versus doing similar workouts in a cooler space, Dr. Crandall says.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Wintry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wintry. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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