Icily

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈaɪ.sɪ.li/

Origin

From icy + -ly.

Full definition of icily

Adverb

1. In the manner of ice; with a cold or chilling effect.
• 1971, Alan Sillitoe, Travels in Nihilon, page 76The cold Alpine air flowed icily into his car, so he stopped by the roadside to put on a leather trench-coat, thick scarf, and woollen hat...
2. (figuratively) In an uncaring manner.
• 1943, M. F. K. Fisher, "To Feed Such Hunger", The Gastronomical Me...quite often her husband and Jo did not eat at home, or sat icily silent through a meal.

Synonyms

• (in the manner of ice) coldly
• (in an uncaring manner) aloofly, coldly

Related terms

• ice
• iciness
• icy