frostier; frostiest
2
: covered or appearing as if covered with frost : hoary
a man of 65, with frosty eyebrows and hair—
Nan Robertson
Nan Robertson3
: marked by coolness or extreme reserve in manner
his smile was distinctly frosty—Erle Stanley Gardner
Erle Stanley GardnerExamples of frosty in a Sentence
We received a frosty welcome.
a frosty autumn that was a sign of the brutal winter that followed
Recent Examples on the Web
The frosty event has become a beloved winter tradition in Breckenridge, which has been hosting the competition for decades.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
As time has passed, tensions have simmered, but this resurfacing puts the spotlight back on their frosty relationship.
—Jack Royston, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
The event was eventually moved to a cousin's house, but the atmosphere remained frosty, with relatives acting passive-aggressively toward her absence.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
In New Orleans, 65-year-old Robert Hammock donned a beanie and rallied himself and his border collie Tillie for a snowy, frosty morning walk.
—Gerald Herbert and David J. Phillip, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frosty
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
As time has passed, tensions have simmered, but this resurfacing puts the spotlight back on their frosty relationship.
—Jack Royston, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
The event was eventually moved to a cousin's house, but the atmosphere remained frosty, with relatives acting passive-aggressively toward her absence.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
In New Orleans, 65-year-old Robert Hammock donned a beanie and rallied himself and his border collie Tillie for a snowy, frosty morning walk.
—Gerald Herbert and David J. Phillip, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frosty
Cite this Entry
“Frosty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frosty. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share