wintry

adjective
UK: /ˈwɪntri/
US: /ˈwɪntri/

  1. Typical of winter, especially in terms of cold and bleakness

    1. The wind was wintry and cold.
    2. A wintry mix of snow and sleet is expected to make driving conditions hazardous tonight.

  2. Having qualities associated with winter, such as being cold, harsh, or unfriendly.

    1. She gave me a wintry smile.
    2. The politician's wintry demeanor made it difficult to connect with voters on a personal level.

Synonyms

icy bleak freezing frosty cold

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wintry" in English means: Typical of winter, especially in terms of cold and bleakness, Having qualities associated with winter, such as being cold, harsh, or unfriendly..

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

Synonyms for "wintry": icy, bleak, freezing, frosty, cold.

Example usage of "wintry": "The wind was wintry and cold.". More examples on the page.