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frosted

/ˈfrɔː.stɪd/
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• adjective

1

Topped or coated with icing or a sweet sugar glaze.

Example

"She brought a tray of freshly baked, frosted cupcakes to the office celebration."


2

Covered with or affected by frost or a thin layer of ice.

Example

"The children traced their names onto the frosted windowpane on the cold January morning."


3

(of glass or a transparent surface) Treated by sandblasting or acid etching to have a translucent, finely roughened texture that obscures visibility.

Example

"The conference room features frosted glass doors to allow natural light while maintaining privacy."


4

(of hair) Bleached in selected strands or tips to create a lighter, highlighted effect, or naturally streaked with gray or white.

Example

"The singer was famous in the late nineties for his spiky, frosted hair."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'frost', which comes from the Old English noun 'forst' or 'frost', of Proto-Germanic origin and related to the verb 'freeze'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frosted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frosted
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