GLACIAL


Meaning of GLACIAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ gleɪʃ(ə)l ]

1.

Glacial means relating to or produced by glaciers or ice. ( TECHNICAL )

...a true glacial landscape with U-shaped valleys.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

2.

If you say that a person, action, or atmosphere is glacial , you mean that they are very unfriendly or hostile.

Inside the jeep the atmosphere was glacial.

= frosty, icy

ADJ [ disapproval ]

3.

If you say that something moves or changes at a glacial pace, you are emphasizing that it moves or changes very slowly.

ADJ : usu ADJ n [ emphasis ]

4.

If you describe someone, usually a woman, as glacial , you mean they are very beautiful and elegant, but do not show their feelings.

Her glacial beauty is magnetic.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

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