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icy

[/ˈaɪsi/]
adjective
gelado
1. covered with or containing ice; frozen
The icy roads made driving dangerous.
As estradas geladas tornaram a condução perigosa.
2. very cold in temperature
An icy wind blew across the frozen lake.
Um vento gelado soprou através do lago congelado.
3. cold and unfriendly in manner or attitude
She gave him an icy stare.
Ela lançou um olhar gelado para ele.
4. lacking warmth or friendliness
The reception was icy and unwelcoming.
A recepção foi gelada e pouco acolhedora.
NYC Slang
ice cold
Synonyms
frozencoldchillyfrigidglacialfrostyunfriendly
Antonyms
warmhotfriendlywelcomingcordialtemperate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gelado
most common term for both physical ice and emotional coldness
Rio de Janeiro
gelado
standard usage, sometimes 'friozinho' informally
São Paulo
gelado
standard usage, formal and informal contexts
Portugal
glacial
preferred for both literal and metaphorical use; 'gelado' also acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the ice
icy reception
icy glare
thin ice
ice someone out
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