i
cy
Comparative
icier
Superlative
iciest
1
so cold that is uncomfortable or harmful
- The icy wind cut through my jacket, sending shivers down my spine as I hurried to find shelter.
- The icy temperatures forced residents to bundle up in layers and stay indoors to avoid the biting cold.
- Despite the icy conditions, the team pressed on, determined to reach their destination before nightfall.
- She poured the icy drink over her head to cool off in the summer heat.
- We enjoyed a hot cocoa while watching the icy rain fall outside.
2
lacking warmth or friendliness
- His icy stare made everyone in the room feel uncomfortable.
- The icy silence between them suggested something was wrong.
- She gave me an icy response when I asked about her day.
- Their relationship remained icy even after the conflict was resolved.
- The receptionist's icy attitude made me feel unwelcome.
3
made up of or covered with ice
- The icy landscape was breathtaking, with every surface glistening in the sunlight.
- She admired the icy sculpture at the festival, crafted from clear blocks of ice.
- The icy terrain made it difficult for hikers to navigate through the mountains.
- The river was frozen solid, forming an icy expanse that stretched as far as the eye could see.
Synonyms:
4
covered in or wearing diamonds; sparkling with jewelry
- His watch is icy and worth a fortune.
- She walked in looking icy with her diamond earrings.
- That bracelet is icy as hell.
- He stays icy no matter the occasion.
- Her smile got even brighter with those icy grills.