Icily
adverb
In a very cold and unfriendly way.
He icily replied to my greeting.
Often appears as...
- icily replied
- icily stared
adverb
In a way that involves or relates to ice or cold.
The window was icily cold to touch.
Often appears as...
- icily cold
- icily slippery
adverb
In a very cold and unfriendly way.
He icily replied to my greeting.
Often appears as...
- icily replied
- icily stared
adverb
In a way that involves or relates to ice or cold.
The window was icily cold to touch.
Often appears as...
- icily cold
- icily slippery
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Unfriendly Tone
Used to describe a person's tone when they are being unwelcoming or hostile.
When asked about the event, she responded icily, making it clear she was upset.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Distance
Indicates a barrier in emotions, suggesting indifference or a lack of warmth.
He icily declined the invitation, without a hint of regret.
Pro Tip 3/3Hostile Nuance
Implies a subtle hostility that's not openly aggressive but still clear.
Her gaze turned icily dismissive as she turned away.
Pro Tip 1/3Unfriendly Tone
Used to describe a person's tone when they are being unwelcoming or hostile.
When asked about the event, she responded icily, making it clear she was upset.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Distance
Indicates a barrier in emotions, suggesting indifference or a lack of warmth.
He icily declined the invitation, without a hint of regret.
Pro Tip 3/3Hostile Nuance
Implies a subtle hostility that's not openly aggressive but still clear.
Her gaze turned icily dismissive as she turned away.
Pro Tip 1/3Unfriendly Tone
Used to describe a person's tone when they are being unwelcoming or hostile.
When asked about the event, she responded icily, making it clear she was upset.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Distance
Indicates a barrier in emotions, suggesting indifference or a lack of warmth.
He icily declined the invitation, without a hint of regret.
Pro Tip 3/3Hostile Nuance
Implies a subtle hostility that's not openly aggressive but still clear.
Her gaze turned icily dismissive as she turned away.
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