frosty

adjective

ˈfrȯ-stē

frostier; frostiest

Synonyms of frosty

: attended with or producing frost : freezing

: briskly cold : chilly

: covered or appearing as if covered with frost : hoary

… a man of 65, with frosty eyebrows and hair …—Nan Robertson

: marked by coolness or extreme reserve in manner

… his smile was distinctly frosty.—Erle Stanley Gardner

frostily

ˈfrȯ-stə-lē

adverb

frostiness

ˈfrȯ-stē-nəs

noun

Examples of frosty in a Sentence

We received a frosty welcome. a frosty autumn that was a sign of the brutal winter that followed

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This drink is best served immediately for the best frosty texture. — Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 And minions have taken over Wendy’s frosty machines with a new banana flavor. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 The relationship between the Heat and James initially was frosty after their breakup, but is now strong. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 There’s nothing like a frosty, tangy and vibrant margarita, especially paired with Tex-Mex fare. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for frosty

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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Kids Definition

frosty

adjective

ˈfrȯ-stē

frostier; frostiest

: cold enough to produce frost

a frosty night

: covered or appearing to be covered with frost

a frosty glass

: cool in manner

frostily

-stə-lē

adverb

frostiness

-stē-nəs

noun

frosty

adjective

Synonyms of frosty

Examples of frosty in a Sentence

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