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Meaning of wintry in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈwɪnt(ə)ri/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    wintry

    Definitions

    1. devoid of warmth and cordiality

    Examples

    • « expressive of unfriendliness or disdain »
    • « a frigid greeting »
    • « got a frosty reception »
    • « a frozen look on their faces »
    • « a glacial handshake »
    • « icy stare »
    • « wintry smile »

    Synonyms

    • cold
  2. Qualitative Adjective

    wintry

    Etymology

    Old English wintrig(see winter, -y)

    Definitions

    1. characteristic of or occurring in winter

    Examples

    • « suffered severe wintry weather »
    • « brown wintry grasses »

    Synonyms

    • brumal
    • hibernal
    • hiemal

    Antonyms

    • vernal
    • summery
    • autumnal

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