Cold
/kəʊld/adjective
Having a low temperature.
The water in the lake was very cold.
Often appears as...
- cold night
- cold weather
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensation
Describes the sensation felt on your skin, which is the opposite of warm.
She shivered because it was so cold outside.
Pro Tip 2/3Temperature Description
Used to convey actual temperature; normally implies it's uncomfortably low.
Pack a jacket— it's cold in the mountains.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Metaphor
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe a lack of warmth or passion in activities.
The audience's reaction was cold, barely clapping.
Compare with
aloofchillycoolfreezefrigidicynippyunfriendly
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