WINTRY


Meaning of WINTRY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈwin-trē ]

adjective

also win·tery ˈwin-t(ə-)rē

( win·tri·er ; -est )

Date: before 12th century

1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of winter

2.

a. : weathered by or as if by winter : aged , hoary

b. : cheerless , chilling

a wintry greeting

• win·tri·ness ˈwin-trē-nəs noun

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