freezing — extremely cold
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely cold
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfriːzɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 극도로 추운
Korean pronunciation: **프리**징
Example Sentences
- My boss's office is always freezing - I think he's part penguin!
- The freezing weather made my morning commute feel like an Arctic expedition.
- She's been freezing me out ever since I accidentally ate her leftover pizza.
freezing
ADJECTIVE//ˈfriːzɪŋ//
extremely cold
A hiker shivers in freezing mountain temperatures with visible breath
Freezing cold brings sneezing and wheezing!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'freosan' meaning 'to freeze,' derived from Proto-Germanic *freusan-. The word is related to Dutch 'vriezen' and German 'frieren,' ultimately from an Indo-European root meaning 'to burn' or 'to freeze.'
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📝Examples
“My boss's office is always freezing - I think he's part penguin!”
“The freezing weather made my morning commute feel like an Arctic expedition.”
“She's been freezing me out ever since I accidentally ate her leftover pizza.”
“The pipes are freezing due to the sudden drop in temperature.”
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