different between iciness vs icily
iciness
English
Etymology
icy +? -ness
Noun
iciness (uncountable)
- The state or quality of being icy or very cold; frigidity.
References
- iciness in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
- iciness in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
Anagrams
- cinesis, incises
iciness From the web:
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icily
English
Etymology
From icy +? -ly.
Pronunciation
- (UK, US) IPA(key): /?a?.s?.li/
Adverb
icily (comparative more icily, superlative most icily)
- In the manner of ice; with a cold or chilling effect.
- (figuratively) In an uncaring or coolly angry 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.
- 1943, M. F. K. Fisher, "To Feed Such Hunger", The Gastronomical Me
Synonyms
- (in the manner of ice): coldly
- (in an uncaring manner): aloofly, coldly
Related terms
- ice
- iciness
- icy
Translations
References
- icily in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
- icily in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
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