Synonyms for

Frozen

Adjective / ˈfrəʊzʌn / Another word for frozen — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Frozen means turned into ice or below the freezing point. It can also mean unable to move or speak due to fear or shock.

Synonyms & similar words

unfrozen freeze unfreeze boil wintry glacial immobilise icy suspend frigid block rooted frosty fixed unblock immobilize icy chilled frosty frigid cold solid firm hard stiff immobile motionless still halted stopped paralyzed numb petrified terrified afraid shocked

Synonyms by register

Formal

congealed solidified refrigerated

Informal

iced chilled brrr

Literary

gelid frigid icicle-bound

Antonyms

hot melting liquid thawed heated warm flowing

Common collocations

  • frozen food
  • frozen yogurt
  • frozen assets
  • frozen shoulder
  • frozen in time
  • frozen peas
  • frozen river
  • frozen state

Word family

noun freezing
verb freeze
adjective frozen
adverb frozenly

Usage note

Often used to describe food that has been preserved by low temperatures. Can also metaphorically describe a state of being immobile or unable to act.

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Example sentences

  1. The popsicles were frozen solid.
  2. I can't open the freezer because the door is frozen shut.
  3. The snowman was covered in frozen snow.
  4. My fingers were frozen from being outside in the cold for too long.
  5. The lake was frozen over so we went ice-skating.

Quotes

  • Some people are worth melting for. - Olaf, Frozen
  • Let it go! - Elsa, Frozen
  • Do you want to build a snowman? - Anna, Frozen

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