ICY


Meaning of ICY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ aɪsi ]

( icier, iciest)

1.

If you describe something as icy or icy cold , you mean that it is extremely cold.

An icy wind blew hard across the open spaces...

ADJ

2.

An icy road has ice on it.

ADJ

3.

If you describe a person or their behaviour as icy , you mean that they are not affectionate or friendly, and they show their dislike or anger in a quiet, controlled way.

His response was icy.

= cold, frosty

≠ warm

ADJ [ disapproval ]

• ici‧ly

‘Have you finished?’ he asked icily...

ADV : ADV after v , ADV adj

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