adverb
- in a cold or freezing manner; with ice or frost
- in a cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner; without warmth or emotion
Examples
- The wind blew icily across the frozen lake.
- She stared at him icily when he walked into the room.
- He spoke icily, making it clear he was angry.
- The morning air felt icily sharp against her skin.
- She responded icily to his apology, unwilling to forgive.
- The reception was icily polite but entirely without warmth.