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wintry

UK/ˈwɪnt(ə)ɹɪ/ US/ˈwɪnt(ə)ɹi/ uncommon

adjective

1.

characteristic of or occurring in winter

  • “suffered severe wintry weather”
  • “brown wintry grasses”
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2.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

  • “a frigid greeting”
  • “got a frosty reception”
  • “a frozen look on their faces”
  • “a glacial handshake”
  • “icy stare”
  • “wintry smile”

Origin

From winter + -y; compare Old English wintriġ (a parallel formation).

Phrases

  • wintry mix
  • wintry shower

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