Definition

The state or quality of being very cold or icy, often associated with frost.

Example

The frostiness of the morning air made everyone shiver as they stepped outside.

Conversation

Did you notice the frostiness in the air this morning?

Yeah, it was definitely chilly outside.

I love that feeling, it makes everything look so pretty.

True, especially when the trees are covered in frost.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Frostiness → It is formed from "frost" (from Old English *forst*, meaning frozen dew or ice) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "frostiness" refers to the quality of being frosty or cold, often in a literal sense of temperature or a metaphorical sense of demeanor.

Memory Tip

Think of 'frost' as the coldness that covers things, and '-iness' indicates a quality. So, frostiness helps you remember the quality of being cold or icy.

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