frosty

adjective

ˈfrȯ-stē

frostier; frostiest

Synonyms of frosty

: attended with or producing frost : freezing

: briskly cold : chilly

: covered or appearing as if covered with frost : hoary

… a man of 65, with frosty eyebrows and hair …—Nan Robertson

: marked by coolness or extreme reserve in manner

… his smile was distinctly frosty.—Erle Stanley Gardner

frostily

ˈfrȯ-stə-lē

adverb

frostiness

ˈfrȯ-stē-nəs

noun

Examples of frosty in a Sentence

We received a frosty welcome. a frosty autumn that was a sign of the brutal winter that followed

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Their relationship with King Charles and Queen Camilla has clearly improved, but things with Prince William and Kate Middleton remain frosty. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Aug. 2026 Lately Becker has been snatching up vintage Lalique pieces that, in this setting, have the frosty haze of sea glass. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026 Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold and frosty, 30 seconds. — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026 Summary As summer temperatures give way to frosty mornings, golfers require versatile layering options for the course and beyond. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frosty

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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frosty

adjective

ˈfrȯ-stē

frostier; frostiest

: cold enough to produce frost

a frosty night

: covered or appearing to be covered with frost

a frosty glass

: cool in manner

frostily

-stə-lē

adverb

frostiness

-stē-nəs

noun

frosty

adjective

Synonyms of frosty

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