frosty

adjective
UK: /ˈfrɒsti/
US: /ˈfrɔːsti/

  1. Covered with frost; characterized by frost.

    1. The grass was frosty this morning so be careful.
    2. A frosty glaze covered the windshield, making it difficult to see through the frosty glass.

  2. Very cold.

    1. It was frosty outside, so I wore a warm coat today.
    2. The air grew frosty as the sun dipped below the horizon and a chilly wind blew.

  3. Unfriendly or unwelcoming.

    1. She gave me a frosty look when I interrupted her.
    2. A frosty silence descended upon the room after his harsh words, leaving everyone uncomfortable.

Synonyms

chilly hostile unfriendly icy reserved cold frigid
frosty adverb

  1. In a frosty manner.

    1. She replied frosty to his question.
    2. He greeted her frosty, making it clear he was still upset about their argument.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "frosty" in English means: Covered with frost; characterized by frost., Very cold., Unfriendly or unwelcoming..

The phonetic transcription of "frosty" is /ˈfrɒsti/ in British English and /ˈfrɔːsti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "frosty": chilly, hostile, unfriendly, icy, reserved, cold, frigid.

Example usage of "frosty": "The grass was frosty this morning so be careful.". More examples on the page.