Definition

Having a very cold temperature or covered with frost; can also describe a cold or unfriendly manner.

Example

The frosty morning made it difficult to see the road ahead.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

It’s really frosty outside today, isn’t it?

Yeah, I didn't expect it to be this cold in November.

I love how everything looks so pretty and frosty in the morning light.

Definitely! It makes me want to go for a walk and enjoy the scenery.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Frosty → It is formed from "frost" (from Old English *forst*, meaning frozen dew or ice) and "-y" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic). The word "frosty" describes a characteristic of being covered with frost or having the quality of frost.

Memory Tip

Think of 'frost' as the icy layer that forms when temperatures drop, and the '-y' indicates a quality, so 'frosty' means having the quality of frost.

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