Synonyms for

Frosty

Verb / ˈfrɔ:sti: / Another word for frosty — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Something that is covered in ice crystals or frost. It can also mean something that is very cold.

Synonyms & similar words

rimy crisp glacial icy nipping frigid nippy rimed frozen wintry snappy Icy Chilly Cold Freezing Frigid Wintry Glacial Arctic Hoary Nippy Bitter Raw Brisk Frost-covered Frost-rimmed Frost-tipped Ice-cold Polar Snowy Wintery

Synonyms by register

Formal

frigid glacial gelid

Informal

chilly nippy icy

Literary

rime hoary

Antonyms

warm balmy mild temperate hot tropical

Common collocations

  • frosty morning
  • frosty reception
  • frosty air
  • frosty window
  • frosty night
  • frosty weather
  • frosty smile

Word family

noun frost
verb frost
adjective frosty
adverb frostily

Usage note

While 'frosty' can describe literal cold, it is often used figuratively to describe an unfriendly or cold demeanor or reception.

Example sentences

  1. 1. The grass was frosty this morning.
  2. 2. I like to eat a frosty ice-cream on a hot day.
  3. 3. My nose and toes were frosty after playing in the snow.
  4. 4. The car windows were frosty and I had to scrape them before driving.
  5. 5. The mountain tops were frosty white.

Quotes

  • 1. "There's a nip in the air and my toes are starting to get a little frosty." - Burt Lancaster
  • 2.
  • Winter is the time for comfort

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