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Definition of icy

icy

/ˈaɪ.si/
i · cy
Adverb:icily
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1

Covered with, consisting of, or abounding in ice.

Example

"Drivers were warned to proceed with caution along the icy mountain roads after the overnight storm."

2

Extremely cold, like ice.

Example

"A sudden gust of icy wind swept across the open moor, making the hikers pull their coats tighter."

3

Very unfriendly, hostile, or lacking in warmth and emotion.

Example

"She responded to the unwelcome question with an icy stare that immediately silenced the room."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English īsig, meaning 'covered with ice' or 'cold as ice', formed from īs ('ice') and the adjectival suffix -ig ('-y').

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