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coldly

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Adv — In an unfriendly, unemotional, or distant manner.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

in cold blood

How to use coldly

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

stare coldly reply coldly coldly rejected

Etymology

From Middle English coldliche, formed from cold plus the adverb ending -ly.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “coldly” mean?

The word “coldly” means in an unfriendly, unemotional, or distant manner. In plain terms, doing or saying something in a way that shows no warmth or feeling.

How do you pronounce “coldly”?

“Coldly” is pronounced KOHLD-lee (/ˈkoʊldli/ in IPA).

How do you use “coldly” in a sentence?

Here is “coldly” used in a sentence: “"I have nothing more to say," she said coldly.”

What part of speech is “coldly”?

“Coldly” is an adverb.

Where does the word “coldly” come from?

The word “coldly” comes from Middle English. From Middle English coldliche, formed from cold plus the adverb ending -ly.

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