wintry

adjective

ˈwin-trē How to pronounce wintry (audio)
variants also wintery
Definition of wintrynext
1
as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature a wintry and snowy day

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2
as in chilly
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 Named after the wintry European region, the Scandinavian hairline refers to a dyeing technique that lightens the wispy, fine strands that frame your face. — Hannah Malach, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024 While the sport most readily associated with the Green Mountain State is skiing—a decidedly wintry endeavor—come spring and summer, look no further than Topnotch Resort for your tennis getaway. — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 May 2024 From the iconic mountain municipalities of Colorado to the wintriest escapes in the Northeast, here's where to plan a stateside ski vacation. — Kayleigh Kulp, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 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 See All Example Sentences for wintry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wintry
  1. icy
  2. chilly
  3. frigid
  4. cold
  5. freezing
  6. chill
  7. cool
Adjective
  • One constant is the promise of a sauna (and an icy plunge) at the end of the day.
    — Holden Frith, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Astronomers have witnessed a small, icy body that orbits the sun out beyond Jupiter transforming into a comet, providing a missing link between comets and inert bodies called centaurs.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of icy
Adjective
  • The Vuori Women’s Sedona Pullover Hoodie is cropped and crafted from super-soft French terry, while the Vuori Women’s Alltheform Fitness Jacket is the perfect moisture-wicking layer for chilly morning runs.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The thick knit has rib detailing throughout the sweater, and the material is breathable to work for chilly days and nights.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of chilly
Adjective
  • Consider using an anti-desiccant spray in the early spring, which adds a protective waxy layer to the leaves that helps reduce temperature loss during frigid, dry weather.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
  • On a planet where the temperature can top 800 degrees, the poles are frigid with deep, permanently shadowed craters packed with ice.
    — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of frigid
Adjective
  • New England had a 3rd-and-1 close to midfield, but its rush attempt was stopped cold and the Patriots punted.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
  • These days still call for cold drinks and as little clothing as is practicable.
    — Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of cold
Adjective
  • But, as mad as the idea may have seemed back then, the tradition is still going strong 40 years later with participants coming from around the world to cast their dignity aside — along with a warm robe — and take the plunge into the freezing water.
    — Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In addition, Moscow continued its efforts to wreck the Ukrainian power grid before the freezing winter months.
    — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of freezing
Adjective
  • Judd’s furniture asks you to admire it; Heilmann’s asks you to sit down and chill.
    — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Older age statements, barrel-strength bottlings, non-chill filtration, single barrels, micro-batches and distinctive packaging led to sustained success in export markets like Japan and Europe.
    — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of chill
Adjective
  • The Lightblaze Sneakers are functional and cool, combining responsive support with trending details, including suede, animal print, and metallic accents.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Rather markets sending yields lower to account for a slower economy and cooler inflation, yields have marched higher.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of cool

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“Wintry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wintry. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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