1. plural of iciness; the quality or state of being icy, cold, or unfriendly
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; often refers to coldness in temperature or manner

Examples

• The icinesses of the winter mornings made it difficult to drive safely.
• She responded to his apology with such icinesses that he knew she was still angry.
• The icinesses between the two former friends was evident in their brief, cold conversation.
• Despite the icinesses of the air, the children played outside without complaint.
• The icinesses in her tone suggested she had not forgiven him.