How to Pronounce "ice maiden"
expression
ˈaɪs/ /ˈmeɪdən
EYS MAY-duhn
ˈaɪs/ /mˈeɪdən
EYS MAY-duhn
Definition
An 'ice maiden' is a woman who seems emotionally cold, distant, or unapproachable. It often suggests someone who rarely shows their feelings or affection.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪs/ /ˈmeɪdən
British English
ˈaɪs/ /mˈeɪdən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYS MAY-duhn
UK
EYS MAY-duhn
Listen in Context
They called her an ice maiden because she never smiled at work.
The main character in the story is described as an ice maiden.
Some people saw her as an ice maiden, but she was really very kind.
Don't be fooled by her ice maiden reputation—she's just shy around new people.