frostily

Meanings

• adverb

  Expressing or suggesting coldness, especially in a harsh or unfriendly way

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with frostily
toastily , boastfully , coastally

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Variants

List of all variants of frostily that leads to same result
frostier , frostiest , frostily , frostiness , frostinesses , frosty

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Etymology

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From old English frostlice, from frost cold + -ly

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Trivia

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1. The word 'frostily' is rarely used in everyday speech and is more commonly found in literature and poetry.

2. The word 'frostily' is derived from the Old English word 'frostlice', which means 'coldly'.

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Related Concepts

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1. coldness: A state of being cold, either physically or emotionally.

2. harshness: A quality or attitude that is unfriendly, severe, or unyielding.

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Culture

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Frostily is often used in literature and poetry to describe a cold and unfriendly atmosphere or tone. For example, in the novel 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte, Mr. Rochester describes Bertha Mason's behavior towards him as 'frostily indifferent'.

How to Memorize "frostily"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cold and unfriendly environment or person. Imagine a winter landscape with icy winds and frosty trees, or imagine someone giving you a harsh and unfriendly look.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'frostily' with coldness and unfriendliness. Think of words like 'icy', 'harsh', 'unwelcoming', and 'unfriendly'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Frosty is Friendly, But Only Inside' to remember that 'frostily' means expressing or suggesting coldness, especially in a harsh or unfriendly way.

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