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- [fraw-stee, fros-tee]
- /ˈfrɔ sti, ˈfrɒs ti/
- /ˈfrɒs.tɪ.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fraw-stee, fros-tee]
- /ˈfrɔ sti, ˈfrɒs ti/
Definitions of frostily word
- adjective frostily characterized by or producing frost; freezing; very cold: frosty weather. 1
- adjective frostily consisting of or covered with a frost: frosty designs on the windows; an avenue of frosty trees. 1
- adjective frostily lacking warmth of feeling; unfriendly: Their frosty greeting puzzled us. 1
- adjective frostily resembling frost; white or gray: a wedding dress of frosty satin. 1
- adjective frostily of or characteristic of old age: a frosty brow. 1
- noun frostily In a frosty manner. 1
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Origin of frostily
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at frost, -y1
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Parts of speech for Frostily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
frostily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
frostily usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for frostily
adverb frostily
- coldly — having a relatively low temperature; having little or no warmth: cold water; a cold day.
- icily — in an icy manner: I received him icily because of the harsh way he had treated me.
- coolly — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
- frigidly — In a frigid manner; coldly.
- angrily — feeling or showing anger or strong resentment (usually followed by at, with, or about): to be angry at the dean; to be angry about the snub.
Antonyms for frostily
adverb frostily
- warmly — having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
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