icy
word
/ˈaɪsi/
Y-see
/ˈaɪsi/
Y-see
Definition
Covered with or containing ice, or very cold in temperature. It can also describe a person or manner that is unfriendly or unemotional.
Usage & Nuances
'Icy' is commonly used to describe roads, weather, or a look/expression. It often suggests danger (like 'icy roads') or a lack of warmth in behavior ('an icy stare'). It's more intense than just 'cold'.
Spanish: helado - congelado - frío (emocional)Portuguese (BR): gelado - congelado - frio (emotivo)Portuguese (PT): gelado - congelado - frio (emocional)Chinese (Simplified): 结冰的 - 冷淡的Chinese (Traditional): 結冰的 - 冷淡的Hindi: बर्फ़ीला - ठंडा (भावनात्मक)Arabic: مُتَجَمِّد - بارد (شخصية)Bengali: বরফাচ্ছন্ন - শীতল (আচরণ)Russian: ледянойJapanese: 氷のようなVietnamese: băng giá - lạnh lùng (thái độ)Korean: 얼음 같은 - 냉랭한 (태도)Turkish: buzlu - soğuk (davranış)Urdu: یخ جیسا - سرد (رویے میں)Indonesian: berliln - dingin (sikap)
Example Sentences
The road is icy, so drive carefully.
basic
He gave me an icy look.
basic
The water feels icy in winter.
basic
My hands are so icy I can barely type.
natural
Her voice was icy when she spoke to him.
natural
Be careful, that pond is icy this time of year.
natural