Top synonyms for “icy”: arctic, frigid, frosty, frozen, gelid, glacial, polar, wintry, and 4 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)covered with or containing or consisting of ice“icy northern waters”
- (adjective)shiny and slick as with a thin coating of ice“roads and trees glazed with an icy film”
- (adjective)extremely cold“an arctic climate”
- (adjective)devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain“a frigid greeting”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "icy"?
Common synonyms for "icy" include arctic, frigid, frosty, frozen, gelid, glacial. Our thesaurus lists 12 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "icy" mean?
covered with or containing or consisting of ice Example: "icy northern waters"
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