noun
- 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.