Definition

In a very cold or icy way.

Example

The water flowed gelidly down the mountain, freezing everything in its path.

Conversation

Why are you acting so gelidly today?

I don't know, maybe it's just the cold weather getting to me.

I get that; the chill can really affect your mood.

Yeah, I should probably get a warm drink or something.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gelidly → It is formed from "gelidus" (from Latin, meaning icy or cold) and the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "gelidly" means in a manner that is icy or extremely cold.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for icy, 'gelidus', to remember that 'gelidly' describes something done in a very cold manner.

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