adj.
Pronunciation: ' ī -s ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: ic · i · er ; -est
Date: before 12th century
1 a : covered with, abounding in, or consisting of ice b : intensely cold
2 : characterized by coldness : FRIGID <an icy stare> also : STEELY < icy nerves>
– ic · i · ly \ -s ə -l ē \ adverb
– ic · i · ness \ -s ē -n ə s \ noun