frosted

adjective
UK: /ˈfrɒstɪd/
US: /ˈfrɔːstɪd/

  1. Covered with frost; having a cold, icy appearance.

    1. The grass was frosted this morning because it was so cold.
    2. We woke up to find the windows frosted over, a beautiful winter scene.

  2. Decorated with icing, especially a sweet sugar icing on a cake or pastry.

    1. She frosted the cookies with pink icing for the party.
    2. The baker carefully frosted the wedding cake with delicate sugar flowers.

  3. Having a matte or opaque surface, often created by etching or coating.

    1. The frosted glass provided privacy in the bathroom window.
    2. The frosted light bulb diffused the light, creating a softer glow in the room.

Synonyms

icy glazed
frosted verb

  1. Past tense and past participle of 'frost'; to cover something with frost or a similar substance.

    1. The car was frosted overnight by the sudden cold snap.
    2. She frosted the cupcakes with a thick layer of vanilla buttercream.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "frosted" in English means: Covered with frost; having a cold, icy appearance., Decorated with icing, especially a sweet sugar icing on a cake or pastry., Having a matte or opaque surface, often created by etching or coating..

The phonetic transcription of "frosted" is /ˈfrɒstɪd/ in British English and /ˈfrɔːstɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "frosted": icy, glazed.

Example usage of "frosted": "The grass was frosted this morning because it was so cold.". More examples on the page.