English · Nature & Environment
frosty
/ˈfrɒsti/
[/ˈfrɒsti/]
very cold with a thin layer of ice
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Very cold, with a thin white layer of frost. It can also describe an unfriendly, cold manner.
Example
The grass was white on the frosty morning.
The grass was white on the frosty morning.
Etymology
From 'frost' (Old English 'forst') plus '-y'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for cold mornings and unfriendly behavior.