English · Nature & Environment
icy
/ˈaɪsi/
[/ˈaɪsi/]
covered with ice; very cold
Beginneradjective
Definition
Covered with ice or extremely cold. It can also describe a very cold, unfriendly manner.
Example
Drive slowly on the icy roads.
Drive slowly on the icy roads.
Etymology
From 'ice' (Old English 'īs') plus '-y'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for cold surfaces and weather, and for cold behavior.