COLD Synonyms
8 hypernyms for cold. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for COLD
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| frigid | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • sexually unresponsive • extremely cold • devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain | ||||||
| chilly | adverb, adjective adv, adj | |||||
noun • very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency adjective satellite • not characterized by emotion • appreciably or disagreeably cold • lacking warmth of feeling | ||||||
| cool | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
adjective • neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat • inducing the impression of coolness; used especially of greens and blues and violets when referring to color • psychologically cool and unenthusiastic; unfriendly or unresponsive or showing dislike noun • the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature • great coolness and composure under strain adjective satellite • marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional • being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition • used of a quantity or amount (especially of money) for emphasis • fashionable and attractive at the time; often skilled or socially adept verb • make cool or cooler • loose heat • lose intensity | ||||||
| freezing | adjective adj | |||||
noun • the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid | ||||||
| glacial | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • relating to or derived from a glacier adjective satellite • devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain • extremely cold | ||||||
| icy | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain • extremely cold • covered with or containing or consisting of ice • shiny and slick as with a thin coating of ice | ||||||
| nippy | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • a sharp biting taste • pleasantly cold and invigorating | ||||||
| arctic | adjective adj | |||||
noun • a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow • the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole adjective satellite • extremely cold • of or relating to the Arctic | ||||||
| biting | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • capable of wounding • causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold | ||||||
| bitter | adjective adj | |||||
noun • English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft) • the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth • the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste adverb • extremely and sharply adjective satellite • marked by strong resentment or cynicism • very difficult to accept or bear • harsh or corrosive in tone • expressive of severe grief or regret • proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity • causing a sharp and acrid taste experience • causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold verb • make bitter | ||||||
| crisp | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat adjective satellite • (of something seen or heard) clearly defined • tender and brittle • pleasantly cold and invigorating • pleasingly firm and fresh • (of hair) in small tight curls • brief and to the point; effectively cut short verb • make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic • make brown and crisp by heating | ||||||
| frosty | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain • covered with frost • pleasantly cold and invigorating | ||||||
| gelid | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • extremely cold | ||||||
| numbing | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • causing numbness or insensitivity | ||||||
| shivery | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • cold enough to cause shivers • provoking fear or terror | ||||||
| wintry | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • characteristic of or occurring in winter adjective satellite • devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain | ||||||
| coldness | noun n | |||||
noun • the sensation produced by low temperatures • a lack of affection or enthusiasm • the absence of heat | ||||||
| common cold | noun n | |||||
noun • a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs) | ||||||
| aloof | adjective adj | |||||
adverb • in an aloof manner adjective satellite • remote in manner | ||||||
| cold-blooded | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • having cold blood (in animals whose body temperature is not internally regulated) adjective satellite • without compunction or human feeling | ||||||