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- [ahy-suh-lee]
- /ˈaɪ sə li/
- /ˈaɪ.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-suh-lee]
- /ˈaɪ sə li/
Definitions of iciness word
- adverb iciness in an icy manner: I received him icily because of the harsh way he had treated me. 1
- noun iciness The state or quality of being icy or very cold; frigidity. 1
- noun iciness the condition of being icy or very cold 0
- noun iciness a manner that is cold or reserved; aloofness 0
- noun iciness the quality or state of being icy 0
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Origin of iciness
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; icy + -ly
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Parts of speech for Iciness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
iciness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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.
iciness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for iciness
noun iciness
- coolness — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
- frostily — characterized by or producing frost; freezing; very cold: frosty weather.
- coldness — having a relatively low temperature; having little or no warmth: cold water; a cold day.
- chillier — mildly cold or producing a sensation of cold; causing shivering; chill: a chilly breeze.
- frigidity — the state or condition of being frigid.
Antonyms for iciness
noun iciness
- warmth — the quality or state of being warm; moderate or gentle heat.
See also
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