frosty
English meaning: Frosty
Definition
Very cold, with a thin white layer of frost. It can also describe an unfriendly, cold manner.
Example
“The grass was white on the frosty morning.”
Another example: “His suggestion met with a decidedly frosty reception from the board.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Adjective for very cold weather with a thin white layer of frost ('a frosty morning'), and figuratively for an unfriendly, cold manner ('a frosty reception', 'a frosty silence'). Neutral register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'frost' (Old English 'forst') plus '-y'.
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Common Collocations
- frosty morning
- frosty weather
- frosty reception
- frosty air
- frosty silence
- clear and frosty
Word Forms
frost (n); frosty (adj); frostier; frostiest
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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