noun
- plural of gelidity; the quality or state of being extremely cold or icy
Usage: formal; literary
Examples
- The gelidities of the Arctic winter made survival difficult for the explorers.
- She spoke with such gelidities in her tone that no one dared approach her.
- The gelidities of the mountain air took our breath away.
- Despite the gelidities outside, the cabin remained warm and inviting.
- The gelidities of his response suggested deep disapproval.