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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
  • The dinner capped a long, but friendly, day of meetings and celebrations, as the world’s two most powerful leaders seek to settle trade differences while simultaneously thawing the icy relationship between the United States and China.
    — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Her icy-gray tresses were elegant yet effortless, but ask any woman who’s ever let her grays grow in — the process is anything but.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of icy
Adjective
  • The first is a strong area of high pressure over eastern Canada that’s sending crisp and chilly air to the Northeast.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
  • One side effect of this is a new distance from OpenAI, in addition to its existing chilly relationship with Anthropic, and from the growing number of AI employees in Silicon Valley who also support the calls for a slowdown.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of chilly
Adjective
  • Instead, the frigid, muddy river water rose from ankle deep to chest high in under an hour.
    — Ren Larson, ProPublica, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The elasticity-boosting eye wrinkle cream is among its most affordable and beloved products, with a rich consistency that’s ideal for combating the dry, frigid weather ahead.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of frigid
Adjective
  • This allows campers and travellers to keep food cold and essentials powered for longer between charges.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Candle warmer lamps in particular are being positioned as flame-free ambiance for daily use rather than as gift-shop items, and heated throws are showing up in reading-and-movie-night framings rather than purely as cold-weather gear.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of cold
Adjective
  • If freezing raw, shape them, freeze on a sheet pan until solid, then transfer to a bag; thaw in the fridge overnight and brown as directed.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
  • On average, Boise won’t see highs in the freezing range until December rolls around.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 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
  • After a cool weekend, and even some brief evening rain for parts of the Central Valley including Sacramento late Sunday, the Golden State is set to bounce back with above-average temperatures as October fast approaches.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • So washing less, and with cooler water rather than hot, could genuinely help our scalp health—especially in colder weather and shifting climates.
    — Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Wintry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wintry. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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