ice-cold
/ˈaɪsˌkoʊld/
ADJECTIVE
1. Extremely cold
Having an extremely low temperature, as cold as ice or close to freezing.
1.1. Weather and environmental temperatures
Used to describe extremely cold weather, air, wind, water, or environmental conditions that produce an intense sensation of cold.
Synonyms
- algid
- arctic
- biting
- bitter
- bone-chilling
- brumal
- chilly
- freezing
- frigid
- gelid
- glacial
- icy
- nippy
- numbing
- piercing
- polar
- raw
- sharp
- subzero
- wintry
Antonyms
Examples
- The hikers struggled against the ice-cold wind blowing across the mountain.
- The lake remained ice-cold even during the early days of spring.
- We wrapped ourselves in thick blankets to escape the ice-cold air.
- The expedition team endured ice-cold conditions throughout their journey in the Arctic.
Related Words
- frost
- frostbite
- freezing point
- subfreezing
- chill
- coldness
- snow
- ice
- winter
- hypothermia
1.2. Cold drinks and refrigerated substances
Used to describe beverages, food, or other substances that have been chilled to an extremely low temperature, often for refreshment or preservation.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The thirsty hikers enjoyed ice-cold water from the mountain stream.
- She ordered an ice-cold lemonade after spending the afternoon in the sun.
- The exhausted runners appreciated the ice-cold towels provided at the finish line.
- We served ice-cold drinks to the guests during the summer gathering.
Related Words
- refrigeration
- cooling
- ice cubes
- beverage
- lemonade
- refreshment
- freezer
- cooler
- temperature
ADJECTIVE
2. Emotionally cold and distant
Showing little or no emotion, warmth, affection, or sympathy toward others; behaving in an indifferent, detached, or unfeeling manner.
2.1. Unemotional and indifferent behavior
Used to describe people, attitudes, or responses that show little emotional involvement, sympathy, or concern for the feelings and experiences of others.
Synonyms
- icy
- frigid
- frosty
- glacial
- cold
- emotionless
- passionless
- unfeeling
- impassive
- dispassionate
- detached
- aloof
Antonyms
- warm
- friendly
- affectionate
- compassionate
- sympathetic
- caring
- kind
- empathetic
- tender
- cordial
Examples
- She gave him an ice-cold stare that made him uncomfortable.
- His ice-cold response showed no sympathy for their difficult situation.
- The manager remained ice-cold throughout the emotional discussion.
- Despite their years of friendship, he treated her with an ice-cold attitude.
Related Words
- indifference
- apathy
- detachment
- aloofness
- insensitivity
- emotional distance
- impassivity
- coldness
- lack of empathy
- reserved behavior