frosty
FROS-tee
Frosty (adjective) means Cold and icy, often with a thin layer of frost. Example: “It was a frosty morning, and the car windows were completely white.”
adjective
1
Cold and icy, often with a thin layer of frost.
"It was a frosty morning, and the car windows were completely white."
"They walked home through the frosty streets, breath steaming in the air."
2
Cold or unfriendly in manner.
"She gave him a frosty look after the comment."
"The negotiations began with a frosty handshake."
How to use frosty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCold and icy, or (about a person) cold and unwelcoming.
Common pairings
a frosty morning
a frosty reception
frosty weather
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Word forms
- Comparative
- frostier
- Superlative
- frostiest
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Etymology
From Old English forstiġ, "covered in frost" — built from frost plus the adjective ending -y.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “frosty” mean?
The word “frosty” means cold and icy, often with a thin layer of frost. In plain terms, cold and icy, or (about a person) cold and unwelcoming.
How do you pronounce “frosty”?
“Frosty” is pronounced FROS-tee (/ˈfɹɔsti/ in IPA).
How do you use “frosty” in a sentence?
Here is “frosty” used in a sentence: “It was a frosty morning, and the car windows were completely white.”
What part of speech is “frosty”?
“Frosty” is an adjective.
Where does the word “frosty” come from?
The word “frosty” comes from Old English. From Old English forstiġ, "covered in frost" — built from frost plus the adjective ending -y.
Is “frosty” a common word?
“Frosty” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “frosty” have?
“Frosty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cold and icy, often with a thin layer of frost.
