English noun: iciness | |||
1. | iciness (attribute) coldness due to a cold environment | ||
Synonyms | chill, gelidity | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cold, coldness, frigidity, frigidness, low temperature | ||
2. | iciness (attribute) a lack of affection or enthusiasm | ||
Samples | A distressing coldness of tone and manner. | ||
Synonyms | chilliness, coldness, coolness, frigidity, frigidness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | emotionlessness, unemotionality | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | lukewarmness, stone, tepidness | ||