frostier; frostiest
2
: covered or appearing as if covered with frost : hoary
a man of 65, with frosty eyebrows and hair—
Nan Robertson
Nan Robertson3
: marked by coolness or extreme reserve in manner
his smile was distinctly frosty—Erle Stanley Gardner
Erle Stanley GardnerSynonyms
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We received a frosty welcome.
a frosty autumn that was a sign of the brutal winter that followed
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In the coming weeks, Wendy’s plans to add a new salted caramel frosty flavor.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
Last year's Halloween weather in Louisville Halloween weather in 2023 was a little on the frosty side for Louisville.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
Trump, who faces Vice President Kamala Harris in the Nov. 5 election, has at times had a frosty relationship with Europe.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
Last year's Halloween weather in Louisville Halloween weather in 2023 was a little on the frosty side for Louisville.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
Trump, who faces Vice President Kamala Harris in the Nov. 5 election, has at times had a frosty relationship with Europe.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
Bieber's nails are a coppery light brown shade with a shimmery, frosty chrome topper, true to her favorite nail aesthetic.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Frosty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frosty. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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