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