frosty — very cold with frost forming on surfaces
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very cold with frost forming on surfaces
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfrɔːsti/
Example Sentences
- The frosty CEO's smile could freeze coffee faster than a freezer.
- After the argument, there was a frosty atmosphere between the roommates.
- My car wouldn't start on the frosty morning, just like my brain before coffee.
frosty
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfrɔːsti/]
very cold with frost forming on surfaces
The frosty morning turned every leaf and branch into sparkling white lace.
Even when it's frosty, he stays hosty!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'forst' meaning frost, which comes from Proto-Germanic '*frustaz'. The adjective form developed by adding the suffix '-y' to create a descriptive adjective meaning 'characterized by frost'.
Breakdown
frost (frozen water crystals) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of') = frosty (having frost or very cold)
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📝Examples
“The frosty CEO's smile could freeze coffee faster than a freezer.”
“After the argument, there was a frosty atmosphere between the roommates.”
“My car wouldn't start on the frosty morning, just like my brain before coffee.”
“The negotiations remained frosty despite several attempts to reach an agreement.”
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