Anh - Hungary

frostily

gb/fɹˈɔstəli/ us/fɹˈɔstəli/
C1 Anh
hűvösen, ridegen, deresen, fagyosan
C1
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Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] [speaks/answers/looks/smiles] frostily (at [someone])
"I don’t think that’s necessary," she said frostily and turned away.
– Szerintem erre nincs szükség – mondta hűvösen, majd elfordult.
He looked at me frostily, as if I’d interrupted something important.
Hűvösen nézett rám, mintha valami fontos dolgot szakítottam volna félbe.
They greeted the new manager politely but frostily.
Ví dụ cho người học
She replied frostily.
Hűvösen válaszolt.
He spoke frostily to her.
Hűvösen beszélt hozzá.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may use it for physical coldness when the context is about feelings; for temperature, use it only when the scene is clearly about weather or cold surfaces.
Nghĩa
in a cold, unfriendly way
Cụm từ đi kèm
reply frostily |answer frostily |say frostily |speak frostily |remark frostily |look frostily |smile frostily |greet someone frostily |tell someone frostily |observe frostily
Từ đồng nghĩa
coldly (More common and general; less vivid than "frostily.") | icily (Stronger; suggests hostility or menace.) | coolly (Can suggest self-control as well as lack of warmth.) | stiffly (Emphasizes formality and discomfort rather than hostility.)
Từ trái nghĩa
warmly (Shows friendliness and positive feeling.) | kindly (Shows care and sympathy.) | cordially (Polite and friendly in a formal way.)
Chủ đề
emotions |communication |relationships
Định nghĩa

in a way that is not friendly

In a manner that shows coldness, unfriendliness, or disapproval, often through tone, words, or facial expression.

C1 LITERARY
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Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] [glitters/shines/lies/spreads] frostily
The fields glittered frostily in the early light.
A mezők deresen csillogtak a kora reggeli fényben.
Outside, the air hung frostily still over the river.
Odakint a folyó fölött a levegő fagyosan és mozdulatlanul állt.
The windowpane shone frostily with a thin layer of ice.
Ví dụ cho người học
The grass looked frostily white.
A fű deresen fehérlett.
Lỗi thường gặp:
This literal use is much less common than the figurative meaning; in everyday speech, people often choose "frosty" or "icy" instead.
Nghĩa
in frosty, icy conditions
Cụm từ đi kèm
frostily cold |frostily bright |glitter frostily |shine frostily |frostily lit |frostily still |frostily clear
Từ đồng nghĩa
icily (More common; emphasizes intense cold or slipperiness.) | with frost (A plain paraphrase rather than a single-word synonym.)
Từ trái nghĩa
warmly (Describes heat or warmth rather than frost.) | mildly (Suggests gentle, not cold, conditions.)
Chủ đề
weather |nature
Định nghĩa

in a way that looks or feels frosty

In a way that is characterized by frost, or that has the look or effect of frost; in cold, frosty conditions.

Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
frostily
IPA
GB/fɹˈɔstəli/
US/fɹˈɔstəli/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
frost - ily (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (frost)
Các dạng từ
Noun
  • Base: frostily
  • Plural: frostilies
Họ từ
Forms
frostilies noun
Core family
frost noun B1 frosty adjective B1
Related words
defrost verb frostiness noun
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