coldly
Coldly (adv) means in an unfriendly, unemotional, or distant manner. Example: “I have nothing more to say," she said coldly.”
How to Use Coldly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing or saying something in a way that shows no warmth or feeling.
Word Forms
more coldly comparative, most coldly superlative
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"I have nothing more to say," she said _____.
Etymology
From Middle English coldliche, formed from cold plus the adverb ending -ly.
Rhymes for coldly
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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.