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