I. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of freeze (I)
1. : being at or below freezing point
the temperature is freezing
2. : very cold
hurry up and let's get indoors because I'm freezing
3. of precipitation : falling to earth in a liquid state and then usually partially freezing on exposed surfaces
a freezing drizzle
a freezing rain
• freez·ing·ly adverb
II. adverb
: to a freezing degree
freezing cold weather
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: from gerund of freeze (I)
: the method by which foods are frozen to preserve them