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also wintery
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
From the iconic mountain municipalities of Colorado to the wintriest escapes in the Northeast, here's where to plan a stateside ski vacation.
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Kayleigh Kulp, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 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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Kayleigh Kulp, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 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
Adjective
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After years of enjoying her icy blonde hair, Ariana Grande has now taken it back to the basics.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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The sheriff's office said the road was subject to snowy and icy conditions at the time of the incident.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Featuring an oversized cardigan paired with tapered pants, it can easily be paired with a simple tank top, T-shirt, or turtleneck when things get a bit chillier.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The cotton-blend fabric is made for lightweight warmth to keep the cold at bay without heavy layers on chilly days.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Despite the dangerously frigid conditions outside, Bieganek is thrilled that, after a few thin years, the lake is nearly frozen solid.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Outside,
14 Jan. 2026
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The shooting spree came less than 24 hours after the Lakers, who rank 24th in three-point shooting percentage, were a frigid eight for 36 from deep against Sacramento.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The slick material keeps chafing to a minimum during workouts, and the brushed inside is so soft against the skin and helps keep cold air out and your body heat in.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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The heating coils are wrapped tightly and distributed evenly throughout the throw, providing consistent warmth without noticeable cold spots.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Farther north, snow dusted Bologna and gave skiers in the Dolomites reason to cheer, though freezing temperatures are forecast for much of the north and central part of the peninsula over the coming days.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Scenes from outside the federal building included opposing demonstrations, with some voicing support for Maduro and many others who bundled up in the freezing weather to applaud his arrest.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The vibe is chill and quiet, with an accompanying playlist.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Use 2- to 2 1/2-inch star cookie cutters to cut out shapes, rerolling scraps as needed (if necessary, chill scraps before rerolling).—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Practically speaking, white also helps reflect heat, keeping your body cool in the sun.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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These shoes bring the comfort and versatility of your favorite sneaks, but with a distinctly polished, cool-girl edge.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Wintry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wintry. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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