Synonyms for
Glacial
Definition
relating to or resulting from glaciers or ice sheets; extremely cold
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- glacial period
- glacial melt
- glacial retreat
- glacial erosion
- glacial pace
- glacial ice
- glacial stream
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used to describe extreme cold or a very slow pace. Can also refer to geological formations related to glaciers.
Example sentences
- The glacial landscape was stunningly beautiful.
- The explorers had to wear special gear to survive the glacial temperatures.
- The glacial pace of the project frustrated everyone involved.
- The lake was fed by a glacial stream.
- The polar bear was well adapted to the glacial environment.
Quotes
The world is a glacier, grinding away at itself - unknowable, constantly changing. And underside of it is darker than men can bear.
I am a huge fan of the Arctic and Antarctic - I go whenever I can - and of the landscapes and wildlife, and it was a real privilege to be able to visit and see the animals and glaciers.
The glaciers of the Sierra Nevada are tiny compared to those of Alaska or South America. But the mountains rise up to 14,000 feet, and in a western state where water is everything, they are the source of much of California's water supply.