Definition

The condition of being cold and resembling winter, often associated with chilly weather and a lack of warmth.

Example

The wintriness of the landscape made it feel like a scene from a holiday postcard.

Conversation

I really love the wintriness of this season, don’t you?

Absolutely! It makes everything feel so cozy and festive.

Yeah, I enjoy bundling up and sipping hot drinks in the cold.

Same here! It’s the perfect time for warm blankets and good movies.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wintriness → It is formed from "winter" (from Old English *winter*, meaning the cold season) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "wintriness" refers to the state or quality of being like winter, characterized by coldness and bleakness.

Memory Tip

Think of the cold season, 'winter', and remember that 'wintriness' describes the quality of being like winter.

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