icy — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

icy (/ˈaɪsi/)

adjective  ·  Beginner  ·  Nature & Environment

🔊 /ˈaɪsi/

Meaning

Meaning: covered with ice; very cold

Covered with ice or extremely cold. It can also describe a very cold, unfriendly manner.

Examples

🗣 Drive slowly on the icy roads.

Etymology

From ‘ice’ (Old English ‘īs’) plus ‘-y’.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for cold surfaces and weather, and for cold behavior.

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Tags: weather, cold

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