frostier; frostiest
2
: covered or appearing as if covered with frost : hoary
a man of 65, with frosty eyebrows and hair—
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: marked by coolness or extreme reserve in manner
his smile was distinctly frosty—Erle Stanley Gardner
Erle Stanley GardnerExamples 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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Near the center of town, in the old harbor area, a deserted promenade ran between frosty vistas and imposing museums and cultural buildings.
—Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
Be sure to pick up Sub-Zero's Kombat Kit, which empowers you to ice slide into opponents and unleash a flurry of frosty fists.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Senior officials from both countries held talks Tuesday to discuss improving ties, negotiating an end to the war and potentially preparing a meeting between Trump and Putin after years of frosty relations.
—Hanna Arhirova, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
There were 285 measles cases reported in the US last year, the most since 2019, CDC data shows.
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‘Winter wonderland’ attraction receives frosty reception
A Chinese attraction promised tourists a snowy, winter wonderland.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
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Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
Be sure to pick up Sub-Zero's Kombat Kit, which empowers you to ice slide into opponents and unleash a flurry of frosty fists.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Senior officials from both countries held talks Tuesday to discuss improving ties, negotiating an end to the war and potentially preparing a meeting between Trump and Putin after years of frosty relations.
—Hanna Arhirova, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
There were 285 measles cases reported in the US last year, the most since 2019, CDC data shows.
BREAKFAST BROWSE
‘Winter wonderland’ attraction receives frosty reception
A Chinese attraction promised tourists a snowy, winter wonderland.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frosty
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“Frosty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frosty. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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