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frostily

[ˈfrɔːstɪli]
adverb
friamente
1. In a cold, distant, or unfriendly manner
She greeted him frostily after their argument.
Ela o cumprimentou friamente após a discussão deles.
2. In a manner resembling or suggesting frost or extreme cold
The morning air was frostily crisp.
O ar da manhã era crisp e gelado.
Synonyms
coldlyicilycoollydistantlyunfriendly
Antonyms
warmlycordiallyfriendlilyhospitably

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
friamente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
friamente
Common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
friamente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone the cold shoulder
frost over
break the ice
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