icy
gb/ˈaɪsi/ us/ˈaɪsi/
A2
Angličtina
~ 7400
Významy
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adjective
A2
property
1
extremely or sharply cold
Very, very cold in temperature, close to freezing.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is icy / an icy [noun]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "icy" for slightly cold things, where "cool" or "cold" would be more natural. "Icy" usually means very, often uncomfortably, cold.
Synonyma
freezing (Slightly more common in everyday speech; often used for both weather and feelings of cold.)
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frigid (More formal or descriptive; can sound stronger or more dramatic than "icy".)
Antonyma
warm (General opposite in terms of temperature, suggesting comfort rather than cold.)
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mild (Describes comfortably not-cold weather, the opposite of harshly icy conditions.)
Kolokace
icy cold
|icy wind
|icy air
|icy water
|icy temperatures
|icy blast
Témata
weather
|nature
|daily life
Příklady
- We woke up to an icy wind blowing off the lake.
- The office was so icy that everyone kept their coats on.
- She dipped her hands into the icy water and pulled them out immediately.
- He walked home through the icy night air.
- The hikers were not prepared for the icy conditions at the summit.
Učební příklady
- The wind is icy today.
- I drank some icy water after my run.
- It is icy outside, so wear a coat.
- The room felt icy and dark.
- The lake water was icy even in summer.
adjective
A2
property
2
covered in ice, slippery
Having ice on the surface, often making it easy to slip or fall.
Vzorec užití:
an icy [surface] / [place] is icy
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say "full of ice" or "with many ice" instead of using "icy" to describe a surface. Use "icy roads", "icy steps", etc., not "roads with many ice".
Synonyma
slippery (Focuses on the danger of slipping, not specifically on the presence of ice.)
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frozen (Indicates that something has turned to ice or is solid from cold; not always about a thin, slippery layer.)
Antonyma
dry (Lacking moisture or ice, and therefore usually safer to walk or drive on.)
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clear (Used especially about roads and paths to mean free of ice or snow.)
Kolokace
icy roads
|icy pavement
|icy path
|icy steps
|icy conditions
|icy sidewalks
Témata
weather
|transport
|safety
|nature
Příklady
- Be careful, the driveway is icy and you could fall.
- The car skidded on the icy road and hit the barrier.
- School was canceled because of the icy conditions.
- We avoided the icy steps and used the back entrance instead.
- The path by the river was too icy to walk on safely.
Učební příklady
- The road is icy, so drive slowly.
- He slipped on the icy sidewalk.
- The steps are icy after the snow.
- We cannot play outside because the ground is icy.
- The bridge is very icy in winter.
adjective
B2
property
3
emotionally cold or unfriendly
Showing no warmth or kindness; acting cold and unfriendly toward other people.
Vzorec užití:
an icy [tone/look/reply] / [someone] is icy toward [someone]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "icy" with "shy" or "quiet". "Icy" suggests a negative, unfriendly feeling, not just being silent or reserved.
Synonyma
cold (Very close in meaning but more general; can describe personality or behavior without the sharp edge "icy" often has.)
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frosty (Often suggests a clearly unfriendly or hostile attitude, similar to "icy" but slightly more informal in tone.)
Antonyma
warm (Describes a friendly, kind, and welcoming attitude, the opposite of "icy" behavior.)
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friendly (Direct opposite in social interactions, suggesting openness and kindness.)
Kolokace
icy tone
|icy reply
|icy look
|icy smile
|icy reception
|icy manner
Témata
emotions
|relationships
|communication
Příklady
- She gave him an icy look and turned away without speaking.
- His voice was icy when he told them to leave.
- The idea received an icy reception from the board.
- Her smile was polite but icy, and I knew she was angry.
- There was an icy distance between the two colleagues after their argument.
Učební příklady
- Her words were icy and hurt me.
- He gave me an icy look and said nothing.
- The boss was icy with her team today.
- I felt his icy voice on the phone.
- The guests gave the new idea an icy reception.
adjective
B2
property
4
calm, hard, and emotionless
Very calm and without any clear feeling on the face or in the voice, sometimes in a scary or strong way.
Vzorec užití:
icy [calm/silence/stare/voice/determination]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think "icy calm" just means "a little bit cold". Here, "icy" describes a very strong, almost frightening kind of calm with no sign of feeling.
Synonyma
impassive (Formal; focuses on showing no emotion, without the cold or threatening feeling that "icy" can have.)
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chilly (Can describe emotionless or distant behavior, but is generally softer and less intense than "icy".)
Antonyma
emotional (Shows strong, visible feelings, which is the opposite of an icy lack of emotion.)
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soft (Suggests gentleness or emotional openness, the opposite of a hard, icy manner.)
Kolokace
icy calm
|icy silence
|icy stare
|icy voice
|icy determination
|icy detachment
Témata
emotions
|personality
|relationships
Příklady
- She watched the chaos with an icy calm that surprised everyone.
- He fixed her with an icy stare that made her fall silent.
- There was an icy silence in the room after his remark.
- Her voice was icy with determination as she accepted the challenge.
- The judge listened with icy detachment to the emotional testimony.
Učební příklady
- He looked at me with an icy stare.
- There was an icy silence after his joke failed.
- She stayed in icy calm during the accident.
- The teacher spoke in an icy voice to the noisy class.
- The woman answered with icy determination.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
icy
IPA
GB/ˈaɪsi/
US/ˈaɪsi/
Slabiky a přízvuk
icy (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (icy)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: icy
- Comparative: icier
- Superlative: iciest
Příbuzná slova
Forms
icier
adjective
iciest
adjective
Core family
ice
noun A1
Related words
icing
noun
icicle
noun
Advanced or less common
icily
adverb
iciness
noun
deice
verb
Výrazy
an icy stare
1/ən ˈaɪsi stˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
very cold, hostile look
A way of looking at someone with very cold, unfriendly eyes that shows anger or dislike.
Příklady
- She shot him an icy stare and left the room.
- The manager gave the late employee an icy stare.
- His answer was met with an icy stare from the judge.
icy blue eyes
1/ˈaɪsi blˈu ˈaɪz/
fixed phrase
literary
very pale, cold-looking blue eyes
Eyes that are very light blue and look cold or hard, not warm or friendly.
Příklady
- He watched her with icy blue eyes that gave nothing away.
- Her icy blue eyes made him feel nervous.
- The villain was described as tall, with icy blue eyes.
icy calm
1/ˈaɪsi kˈɑm/
fixed phrase
extreme, cold kind of calm
A very strong kind of calm with almost no feeling shown, even in a difficult or dangerous situation.
Příklady
- She handled the crisis with an icy calm that impressed everyone.
- He listened to the bad news in icy calm.
- Despite the chaos around him, he remained in an icy calm.
icy cold
1/ˈaɪsi kˈoʊld/
fixed phrase
very, very cold
Extremely cold; colder than just "cold".
Příklady
- The water was icy cold and took her breath away.
- We walked home through the icy cold night.
- He wrapped his hands around an icy cold bottle from the fridge.
icy conditions
1/ˈaɪsi kəndˈɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
weather with lots of ice
A situation where the ground, roads, and other surfaces have a lot of ice on them.
Příklady
- Flights were delayed because of icy conditions at the airport.
- The race was canceled due to icy conditions on the track.
- Authorities warned of icy conditions overnight.
icy detachment
1/ˈaɪsi dɪtˈæt͡ʃmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
cold emotional distance
A way of thinking or acting that is very distant and without warm feelings, as if the person does not care at all.
Příklady
- The reporter described the scene with icy detachment.
- She observed their argument with icy detachment.
- His icy detachment made it hard to know what he really thought.
icy reception
1/ˈaɪsi ɹɪsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
very cold, unwelcoming welcome
An unfriendly welcome that shows people do not like a person or idea.
Příklady
- The new policy got an icy reception from staff.
- She received an icy reception from her ex-colleagues.
- The visiting team got an icy reception from the home fans.
icy road
1/ˈaɪsi ɹˈoʊd/
fixed phrase
road covered with ice
A road that has ice on it and is very easy to slip or slide on.
Příklady
- Drivers were warned about icy roads in the region.
- We avoided the highway because of icy roads.
- The accident was caused by an icy road and poor visibility.
icy silence
1/ˈaɪsi sˈaɪləns/
fixed phrase
silence showing anger or dislike
A very strong, cold silence that shows people are angry, hurt, or very unhappy.
Příklady
- His comment was followed by an icy silence around the table.
- There was an icy silence when she walked into the room.
- The joke fell flat, and an icy silence spread through the crowd.
icy wind
1/ˈaɪsi wˈɪnd/
fixed phrase
extremely cold wind
Wind that feels very, very cold on your skin.
Příklady
- An icy wind blew in from the north.
- We walked against an icy wind all the way home.
- The icy wind cut through his thin jacket.