icy

Meanings

• adjective

  Very cold; having a low temperature.

  - "The lake is icy in winter."
  - "Walking on icy surfaces can be dangerous."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈaɪsi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with icy
buy , sky , tie , spy , lie

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Homophones

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1. Icy (en) : A person named Icy
   

2. Icy (en) : A type of dessert
   

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Variants

List of all variants of icy that leads to same result
icier , iciest , icily , iciness , icinesses , icy , icy cold

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Forms

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icier, iciest

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English 'isig', meaning 'heat, warm, hot'. The opposite of 'icy' is 'warm' or 'hot'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'icy' is also used in meteorology to describe extremely cold air masses.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the 'Icy Wand' is a wand that is extremely difficult to use due to its icy core.

3. The 'Icy Strait' is a waterway located between the islands of Admiralty and Baranof in Alaska, known for its icy waters and frequent icebergs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Frost: A white deposit of ice crystals on the surface of objects or ground, usually formed by the freezing of water vapor in the air.

2. Snow: A white, crystalline form of frozen water that falls from clouds as flakes or aggregates of ice crystals.

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Culture

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In literature, 'icy' is often used to describe a cold, unfriendly, or unapproachable character. In art, it can represent winter, frozen landscapes, or the feeling of being chilled to the bone. In music, it can be a metaphor for emotional detachment or a sense of isolation.

How to Memorize "icy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a frozen lake or a winter landscape to remember the meaning of 'icy'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'icy' with the feeling of being cold or the sight of a frozen landscape.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'I Can't Yield to Cold' to remember the meaning of 'icy'.

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