icy
Translation
icy, frosty, cold, unfriendly
Examples
Be careful on the icy roads this morning.
Be careful on the icy roads this morning.
She gave me an icy stare.
She gave me an icy stare.
An icy wind blew across the lake.
An icy wind blew across the lake.
Grammar Patterns
an icy ((noun)) He received an icy reception.
((sth.)) is icy The steps are icy, so be careful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: frosty, freezing, cold; Antonyms: warm, hot
Etymology
From Old English 'īs' meaning 'ice'.
Memory Tips
Just add a 'y' to 'ice' to describe something covered in it or as cold as it.