frostier; frostiest
2
: covered or appearing as if covered with frost : hoary
a man of 65, with frosty eyebrows and hair—
Nan Robertson
Nan Robertson3
: marked by coolness or extreme reserve in manner
his smile was distinctly frosty—Erle Stanley Gardner
Erle Stanley GardnerSynonyms
Examples of frosty in a Sentence
We received a frosty welcome.
a frosty autumn that was a sign of the brutal winter that followed
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The actor and brand founder adorned her updo with pink flowers that matched her blush and frosty lips.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 6 May 2024
The van weaved through the mountainous Highlands, glassy lakes, and frosty hillsides.
—Vicki Denig, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2024
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Annie Blay, Allure, 6 May 2024
The van weaved through the mountainous Highlands, glassy lakes, and frosty hillsides.
—Vicki Denig, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2024
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“Frosty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frosty. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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