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frosty

adjective
\ ˈfrȯ-stē How to pronounce frosty (audio) \
frostier; frostiest

Definition of frosty

1a : attended with or producing frost : freezing
b : briskly cold : chilly
2 : covered or appearing as if covered with frost : hoary a man of 65, with frosty eyebrows and hair— Nan Robertson
3 : marked by coolness or extreme reserve in manner his smile was distinctly frosty— Erle Stanley Gardner

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Other Words from frosty

frostily \ ˈfrȯ-​stə-​lē How to pronounce frostily (audio) \ adverb
frostiness \ ˈfrȯ-​stē-​nəs How to pronounce frostiness (audio) \ noun

Examples of frosty in a Sentence

We received a frosty welcome. a frosty autumn that was a sign of the brutal winter that followed

Recent Examples on the Web

The relationship between Zidane and Perez is certainly frosty right now, especially after marquee signing Eden Hazard - who Zidane was desperate to sign at all costs - arrived for pre-season training 7kg overweight. SI.com, "Gareth Bale Planning to Outlast Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid Amid Florentino Perez Concerns," 31 July 2019 Numerous top talents have emergedfrom the frosty reaches of northern Europe; here, 90min ranks eight of the best to feature in the Premier League. SI.com, "Pukki Predecessors: Ranking 8 of the Greatest Nordic Players in Premier League History," 24 Aug. 2019 But Tubby Hook lives on in Inwood as the name of a delightfully pubby tavern with fat burgers and frosty pints. New York Times, "A Sailing Lesson on the Hudson, Followed by Nature, History and Good Eats in Inwood," 21 Aug. 2019 Mr Netanyahu and Mr Obama had a frosty relationship. The Economist, "Donald Trump presses Israel into barring entry to American congresswomen," 16 Aug. 2019 In areas with very cold, frosty winters, feeders can make a big difference in birds’ survival. Joan Morris, The Mercury News, "Why are Martinez crows so flighty?," 7 Aug. 2019 Wendy’s also received two four-point violations -- one for black mildew buildup in the frosty machine and another for an employee scooping french fries while wearing nail polish without wearing gloves. Howard Koplowitz | [email protected], al, "The 10 worst Jefferson County restaurant health scores for July 2019," 5 Aug. 2019 The relationship between the FBI and companies such as Apple that promote encryption has remained frosty ever since. Kate Cox, Ars Technica, "Tech firms “can and must” put backdoors in encryption, AG Barr says," 23 July 2019 Combine two classic summer treats by upgrading your s’mores with a frosty ice cream filling. Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Ice Cream Grahamwiches," 18 July 2019

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First Known Use of frosty

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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frosty

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of frosty

: cold enough to produce frost
: covered with frost
: unfriendly or cold

frosty

adjective
\ ˈfrȯ-stē How to pronounce frosty (audio) \
frostier; frostiest

Kids Definition of frosty

1 : covered with frost a frosty window
2 : cold enough to produce frost