Synonyms for

Arctic

Verb / ˈɑ:rktɪk / / ˈɑ:rtɪk / Another word for arctic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or characteristic of the Arctic

Synonyms & similar words

arcticzone northfrigidzone glacial golosh icy frigid gumshoe arctic rubber galosh polar gelid northpolar polar frozen chilly wintry cold icy glacial subzero frigid boreal northern alpine subarctic shivery arctic-like hoar ice-cold icebound frosty nippy

Synonyms by register

Formal

frigid polar glacial

Informal

freezing icy bitterly cold

Literary

numbing hoary wintry

Antonyms

tropical temperate equatorial warm hot subtropical

Common collocations

  • arctic circle
  • arctic fox
  • arctic blast
  • arctic conditions
  • arctic region
  • arctic tundra
  • arctic climate

Word family

noun arctic
adjective arctic

Usage note

While 'arctic' is primarily an adjective, it can sometimes be used as a noun to refer to the Arctic region itself. It is often used hyperbolically to describe any very cold environment.

Example sentences

  1. The arctic fox has thick fur to keep warm in the cold climate.
  2. The arctic is home to many different types of animals, such as polar bears and walruses.
  3. The arctic ocean is covered in ice and snow for most of the year.
  4. People who live in the arctic have to wear warm clothing to stay comfortable.
  5. The arctic tundra is a vast, treeless plain covered in snow and ice.

Quotes

  • The arctic is a region where the sun never sets in the summer and never rises in the winter.
  • In the arctic, the only sound is the wind and the crackling of the ice.
  • The arctic is a place of great beauty and danger.

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