frosty — very cold with frost forming on surfaces
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very cold with frost forming on surfaces
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfrɔːsti/
Korean meaning: 서리가 내릴 정도로 매우 추운
Korean pronunciation: **프로**스티
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
A person steps into the frosty morning air covered in ice crystals
Even when it's frosty, he stays hosty!
🎤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'.
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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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