icy Meaning & Definition
What Does Icy Mean?
Icy is an adjective that means covered with, abounding in, or consisting of ice. It can also mean intensely cold.
Word Facts for Icy
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈī-sē/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | gelid, frigid and cold |
| Antonyms | ardent, blazing and boiling |
| Comparative / superlative | icier, iciest |
| Adverb | icily |
Icy Definition (Adjective)
- covered with, abounding in, or consisting of ice
- intensely cold
- characterized by coldness : frigid
an icy stare
- steely
icy nerves
Synonyms of Icy
Antonyms of Icy
Icy in a Sentence
an icy stare
icy nerves
an icy drink that was especially refreshing on that hot afternoon
she wondered why the salesclerk at the boutique had given her an icy glare
Word Forms & Grammar
ic·i·er
ic·i·est
ic·i·ly adverb
ic·i·ness noun
icier
iciest
icily
iciness
icinesses
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icy (comparative icier, superlative iciest)
Words That Rhyme With Icy
Origin of Icy
From ice + -y; cf. Old English īsiġ.
First Known Use
before 12th century
Icy Pronunciation
You say icy as /ˈī-sē/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ī).
Quick Answers About Icy
What part of speech is icy?
Icy is an adjective.
What is another word for icy?
Close synonyms of icy are gelid, frigid and cold. See the full list of icy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of icy?
The opposite of icy can be expressed with words like ardent, blazing, boiling and broiling.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of icy?
The comparative form is icier and the superlative form is iciest.