noun
coldness
KOHLD-nuhs
Coldness (noun) means a low temperature; the state of lacking heat. Example: “The coldness of the cellar kept the vegetables fresh.”
noun
1
A low temperature; the state of lacking heat.
"The coldness of the cellar kept the vegetables fresh."
2
A lack of warmth or affection in someone's manner or attitude.
"She noticed a coldness in his voice that hadn't been there before."
"There was a strange coldness between the two old friends."
How to use coldness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither literal low temperature, or an emotional chill — someone acting distant or unfriendly.
Common pairings
emotional coldness
the coldness of winter
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Word forms
- Plural
- coldnesses
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Etymology
From Old English cealdness, built from cold plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
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What does “coldness” mean?
The word “coldness” means a low temperature; the state of lacking heat. In plain terms, either literal low temperature, or an emotional chill — someone acting distant or unfriendly.
How do you pronounce “coldness”?
“Coldness” is pronounced KOHLD-nuhs (/ˈkoʊldnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “coldness” in a sentence?
Here is “coldness” used in a sentence: “The coldness of the cellar kept the vegetables fresh.”
What part of speech is “coldness”?
“Coldness” is a noun.
Where does the word “coldness” come from?
The word “coldness” comes from Old English. From Old English cealdness, built from cold plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
How many meanings does “coldness” have?
“Coldness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a low temperature; the state of lacking heat.
