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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The arid and sublime West, the sunny South, the frigid Midwest or the dense East — populations ebb and flow in each.
    — Washington Post Opinions, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of frigid
Adjective
  • That level of pure confidence while talking to the person with cold, hard footage is what makes Lisa Barlow the perfect Real Housewife.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Shea’s supervisor confronted her when Shea’s findings in a cold case could not be replicated.
    — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of cold
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
  • 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
  • All 150 king rooms have private terraces, with pale woods and décor in cool taupe shades, while some of the suites have plunge pools, private gardens or two bedrooms.
    — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
  • RedMagic, for example, uses a 3D vapor chamber with a composite liquid metal and a fan to keep the 11S Pro gaming phone running cool.
    — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of cool

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“Wintry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wintry. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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