ice-cold

[ ahys-kohld ]

adjective

1. cold as ice:

   Her feet were ice-cold.

   Synonyms: icelike, frozen, icy, freezing

2. without warmth of feeling or manner; unemotional; passionless:

   an ice-cold reception.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ice-cold¹

before 1000; Old English is-calde; unrecorded in Middle English

Example Sentences

Chili’s also launched its “3 for Me” deal which invites customers to enjoy an ice-cold beverage, appetizer, and full-size entree starting at $10.99.

From Salon

Pam Raphael pulled up to the Arizona State Capitol on Tuesday afternoon bearing ice-cold treats and red-hot anger.

From New York Times

If the dropped names today feel a little like homework, Phillips’ fierce intelligence and ice-cold pen make it worth it.

From Los Angeles Times

Test the consistency of the jam on the ice-cold plate: Drop a small spoonful of jam onto the plate.

From Seattle Times

I want to hear that sizzle when the ice-cold batter drops into the smoking pan.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• frozen
• glacial
• icy