Definition

Covered with frost or a thin layer of ice, often creating a white or icy appearance.

Example

The trees looked beautiful in the morning light, their branches rimy from the overnight frost.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen the trees outside? They look so rimy this morning!

Yeah, it’s like a winter wonderland out there!

I love how the sunlight makes the rimy branches sparkle.

Same here! It’s the perfect start to the day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rimy → The word originates from Old English 'rīm' (meaning frost or rime) combined with the suffix '-y' (meaning characterized by). Thus, 'rimy' describes something characterized by frost or rime.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rime' as frost, and remember that 'rimy' means something that is covered or characterized by frost.

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