Gelid

usgb/ˈdʒelɪd/
adjective

Extremely cold or icy.

He shivered at the gelid wind that came through the window.
Visual representation of "gelid" - Extremely cold or icy

Often appears as...

  • gelid wind
  • gelid waters

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Literary Flair

Best used in creative writing to evoke imagery of intense coldness.

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Her fingers traced the gelid designs of frost on the windowpane.
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Emotional Coldness

Used metaphorically to describe a person's cold demeanor or unemotional state.

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His smile did not reach his eyes, leaving a gelid impression on everyone.
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Archaic Hint

Gelid is an older word, so it can imply a historical or classical tone.

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The gelid halls of the castle retained the chill of ages past.
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