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iceberg

/ˈaɪsˌbɜːrg/

NOUN

1. Large floating mass of ice

A huge mass of ice floating in the ocean, usually formed when a section of a glacier or ice shelf breaks off and drifts into open water.

1.1. Glaciers and polar environments

Refers to enormous masses of freshwater ice that break away from glaciers or ice shelves and float through polar seas and oceans.

Synonyms

  • berg
  • glacial mass
  • ice mass

Examples

  • The ship cautiously navigated through the frigid waters, wary of hidden dangers beneath the surface of the iceberg.
  • The expedition team marveled at the colossal proportions of the iceberg as it floated majestically in the polar sea.
  • A distant roar echoed through the Arctic air as a massive iceberg calved, sending icy shards into the ocean.
  • The captain skillfully steered the vessel away from the imposing iceberg that loomed ominously in the misty Arctic night.
  • The documentary crew captured stunning footage of a penguin colony resting on a small, isolated iceberg in the Southern Ocean.

Related Words

  • glacier
  • ice floe
  • ice shelf
  • ice field
  • icecap
  • permafrost
  • floe
  • icicle
  • hailstone
  • sleet
  • snow
  • calving

NOUN

2. Emotionally detached or aloof person

A person who appears cold, distant, indifferent, or emotionally unresponsive toward others.

2.1. Cold and unfeeling personality

Used figuratively to describe someone who seems emotionally distant, shows little warmth or sympathy, and maintains a detached attitude toward other people.

Synonyms

  • cold fish
  • aloof person
  • unfeeling person

Antonyms

  • dear
  • sweetheart
  • sweetie

Examples

  • Despite working closely with everyone, he remained an iceberg who rarely showed any emotion.
  • Her colleagues considered her an iceberg because she never expressed sympathy or enthusiasm.
  • Beneath his professional appearance, he was an iceberg who kept everyone at a distance.

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