freezing — extremely cold
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely cold
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfriːzɪŋ/
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
She stepped outside in a thin coat and immediately regretted it — it was freezing.
Freezing cold brings sneezing and wheezing!
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🎤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.'
Breakdown
freeze (verb: to turn to ice or become extremely cold) + -ing (present participle suffix) = freezing
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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