(icier, iciest)
1.
If you describe something as ~ or ~ cold, you mean that it is extremely cold.
An ~ wind blew hard across the open spaces...
ADJ
2.
An ~ road has ice on it.
ADJ
3.
If you describe a person or their behaviour as ~, you mean that they are not affectionate or friendly, and they show their dislike or anger in a quiet, controlled way.
His response was ~.
= cold, frosty
? warm
ADJ disapproval
icily
‘Have you finished?’ he asked icily...
ADV: ADV after v, ADV adj