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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
  • Mayor Karen Bass and billionaire developer Rick Caruso appeared together at a groundbreaking for the new Palisades Recreation Center on Tuesday, in a sign that the sometimes icy relationship between the two 2022 mayoral rivals is thawing.
    — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Indeed, the polar opposite of both Number One’s icy demeanor and Chapel’s long-suffering yearning, Majel is remembered by friends and colleagues as a boisterous, brassy, take-no-prisoners presence.
    — Scott Huver, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of icy
Adjective
  • This jacket is constructed from a heavyweight cotton, providing an extra layer that keeps you cozy on chilly fall days.
    — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
  • This classic crewneck transitions effortlessly from day to night and is light enough to toss into your purse to keep on hand for chilly museum visits or cooler evenings.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of chilly
Adjective
  • The organic matter was synthesized early, likely out in the frigid outer reaches of the Solar System.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • That’s a goal worth keeping in mind as the shifting Western alliance navigates global challenges, even in the frigid north.
    — the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of frigid
Adjective
  • Yes; there are spa treatments as well as a sauna, cold plunge, and hot tub circuit rooted in a traditional Ahousaht bathing ritual.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026
  • So much of the last season with Charlie [Hunnam] was Charlie [as Ed Gein] in a barn or in a cold house talking to himself.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of cold
Adjective
  • Panic set in as people scrambled for shore, some slipping into the freezing water, others leaping between breaking chunks of ice.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Since tropical hibiscus can’t survive freezing temperatures, they can be grown as annuals or overwinter indoors in cold regions.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of freezing
Adjective
  • 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
  • Judd’s furniture asks you to admire it; Heilmann’s asks you to sit down and chill.
    — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of chill
Adjective
  • Their knee-length, wide-leg fit will keep you cool in transitional weather.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
  • For the most part, garlic grows best if it’s planted about a week or two after the first killing frost in the fall, followed by exposure to several months of cool weather before the spring season starts.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of cool

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“Wintry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wintry. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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