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frosty

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfrɔːsti/ · UK /ˈfrɒsti/

frosty means: Very cold, often with a thin layer of ice on surfaces.

adjective

VERY COLDB1

Very cold, often with a thin layer of ice on surfaces.

  • It was a frosty morning.
  • Our breath showed in the frosty air.
  • The windows were frosty after the cold night.

Similar words: icy, cold, chilly

Opposites: warm

Common phrases: frosty morning, frosty air, frosty weather

UNFRIENDLYB2

Showing little friendliness or warmth towards someone.

  • His reply was frosty.
  • We received a frosty welcome at their house.
  • Why are you being so frosty towards her?

How to use it: frosty towards someone (She was frosty towards me all evening.)

Similar words: cold, unfriendly, distant

Opposites: warm, friendly

Common phrases: frosty welcome, frosty reply, frosty reception, frosty manner

Questions about frosty

What does frosty mean?

Very cold, often with a thin layer of ice on surfaces.

What is frosty in other languages?

Türkçe: ayazlı · Español: helado · Français: glacial · Deutsch: frostig · Italiano: gelido · 日本語: 凍てつく

How do you pronounce frosty?

In American English /ˈfrɔːsti/; in British English /ˈfrɒsti/.

How do you use frosty in a sentence?

It was a frosty morning. Our breath showed in the frosty air.

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