wintry

adjective

ˈwin-trē How to pronounce wintry (audio)
variants also wintery
Definition of wintrynext
1
as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature a wintry and snowy day

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2
as in chilly
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling the doorman gave the uninvited visitors a wintry smile and escorted them out

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Recent Examples of wintry Named after the wintry European region, the Scandinavian hairline refers to a dyeing technique that lightens the wispy, fine strands that frame your face. — Hannah Malach, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024 While the sport most readily associated with the Green Mountain State is skiing—a decidedly wintry endeavor—come spring and summer, look no further than Topnotch Resort for your tennis getaway. — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 May 2024 From the iconic mountain municipalities of Colorado to the wintriest escapes in the Northeast, here's where to plan a stateside ski vacation. — Kayleigh Kulp, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2023 Bridget Torres is a prominent national news weather forecaster who comes to the magical, wintry town of Leavenworth, Washington, where Christmas traditions prevail each holiday season. — al, 2 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for wintry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wintry
  1. icy
  2. chilly
  3. frigid
  4. cold
  5. freezing
  6. chill
  7. cool
Adjective
  • He was last seen on a snow machine that broke through an icy river.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Tropical Coco Fresca is a layered pineapple-watermelon agua fresca with chamoy lava Tajin® rim, paired with a scoop of icy coconut snow that melts into a creamy tropical explosion of flavors, sure to keep you cool in the Texas heat!
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of icy
Adjective
  • This option is long enough to double as a blanket if the flight gets chilly after takeoff.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Quince’s cotton cashmere cardigan is ideal for chilly plane cabins and brisk evenings, and can easily be tied around your shoulders when the weather warms up.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of chilly
Adjective
  • Roq Innovation Raquel Graham dreamed up NEKZ, a scarf alternative, when her children resisted wearing them during Chicago’s frigid winters.
    — Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • There are infrared heaters under the seating areas to keep fans comfortable in the frigid Buffalo winters.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of frigid
Adjective
  • Health benefits Peppermint oil is widely used as pain relief, digestive aid and cold relief.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Eldridge’s home run, a solo shot, was the latest exhibition of his game-changing power, an opposite-field, 423-foot blast that cleared the left-center field fence on a cold San Francisco (50-70) night with feet to spare.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of cold
Adjective
  • Elective egg freezing was considered experimental until about 2013, when freezing techniques improved.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Some of them walked down a long path outside, and lowered themselves gingerly into the freezing waters of the fjord.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of freezing
Adjective
  • According to the company, corn is sourced primarily within 100 miles of the distillery, and the whiskey receives minimal non-chill filtration before bottling.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Make sure to choose an apple variety suited to your climate, as apples also need a certain number of chill hours to make fruit.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
Definition of chill
Adjective
  • The bestselling Long Sleeve Mock Neck Top is an ultra-soft, feather-light, breathable, and cool to the touch flattering quarter zip style.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • One is cool, calm, collected, and joyful, while the other spews profanities and insults.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of cool

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