icy — covered with ice; extremely cold
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: covered with ice; extremely cold
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaɪsi/
Example Sentences
- My boss gave me an icy look when I arrived late with a coffee stain on my shirt.
- The icy mountain trail tested even the most experienced hikers.
- After forgetting their anniversary, he received an icy silence for three days.
icy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈaɪsi/]
covered with ice; extremely cold
Slipping on icy frozen sidewalk
Cooking spicy food in icy conditions is quite dicey!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'is', meaning 'ice', with the addition of the adjectival suffix '-y'. It originally described the physical quality of being covered with or resembling ice, later extending to metaphorical usage denoting emotional coldness or aloofness.
Breakdown
ice (Old English 'is', frozen water) + -y (adjectival suffix forming adjectives from nouns, meaning 'having the quality of' or 'resembling').
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📝Examples
“My boss gave me an icy look when I arrived late with a coffee stain on my shirt.”
“The icy mountain trail tested even the most experienced hikers.”
“After forgetting their anniversary, he received an icy silence for three days.”
“The icy water made swimming impossible without a wetsuit.”
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