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wintry Synonyms

Another word for wintry

Choosing another word for wintry depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Characteristic of winter, especially in feeling or looking cold, snowy, bleak, or stormy.

Usage Example

"Commuters were advised to drive with caution as a wintery mix of sleet and freezing rain swept across the region."

Strongest
wintery
hibernal
brumal
Strong
frosty
snowy
icy
freezing
chilly
frigid
bleak

• adjective (Context 2)

Lacking warmth, cheer, or friendliness in manner or expression (such as a smile or greeting).

Usage Example

"The chairman offered only a brief, cold smile before dismissing the committee's proposal."

Strongest
cold
frosty
Strong
chilly
icy
frigid
cheerless
joyless
aloof
unfriendly

Opposites of wintry

The opposite of wintry shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

summery
warm
sunny
balmy
cheerful
cordial
friendly
genial
See all opposites of wintry

• Nearby Words

winterization
winterize
wintertime
wintry
wipe
wipeable
wipeout

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wintry. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wintry
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