coldest
word · lemma: cold
Definition
The superlative form of 'cold', referring to something with the lowest temperature compared to others. Used when comparing three or more things or periods.
Usage & Nuances
'Coldest' is always used for comparing three or more things, not just two. Often paired with 'the' (e.g., 'the coldest day'). Use only for temperature, not for emotions (use 'most unfriendly' for people).
Spanish: más fríoPortuguese (BR): mais frioPortuguese (PT): mais frioChinese (Simplified): 最冷Chinese (Traditional): 最冷Hindi: सबसे ठंडाArabic: الأبردBengali: সবচেয়ে ঠান্ডাRussian: самый холодныйJapanese: 最も寒いVietnamese: lạnh nhấtKorean: 가장 추운Turkish: en soğukUrdu: سب سے سردIndonesian: terdingin
Example Sentences
January is usually the coldest month of the year.
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This is the coldest water I have ever tasted.
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It was the coldest night of the week.
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That was honestly the coldest shower of my life—my teeth were chattering!
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Last winter was the coldest we've had in decades.
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Which one of these rooms is the coldest? I need to store some ice cream.
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