Coldly Meaning in English
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Definition
In a way that shows no emotion, warmth, or kindness; in a distant or unfriendly manner.
Usage & Nuances
"Coldly" is usually used to describe speech or behavior that lacks kindness or empathy. Often paired with verbs like "reply," "look," or "turn away." More formal than similar adverbs like "meanly" or "rudely." Not about temperature, but emotional distance.
Spanish: fríamentePortuguese (BR): friamentePortuguese (PT): friamenteChinese (Simplified): 冷冷地Chinese (Traditional): 冷冷地Hindi: ठंडेपन सेArabic: ببرودBengali: নির্লিপ্তভাবে - ঠান্ডাভাবে (আবেগহীনভাবে)Russian: холодно - безучастноJapanese: 冷たく - 冷淡にVietnamese: lạnh lùng - thờ ơKorean: 차갑게 - 냉정하게Turkish: soğukça - ilgisizceUrdu: سردمہری سے - بے رخی سےIndonesian: dengan dingin - secara dingin
Example Sentences
She spoke coldly to her classmates.
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He coldly refused to help.
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The teacher looked at him coldly.
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She just shrugged and coldly walked away.
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"That's not my problem," he said coldly.
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They answered your request pretty coldly, didn't they?
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