(adj) characteristic of or occurring in winter, Syn. wintery, Ant. summery, autumnal, vernal, Example:suffered severe wintry weather; brown wintry grasses
(adj) devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain, Syn. icy, wintry, frozen, frosty, glacial, Example:a frigid greeting; got a frosty reception; a frozen look on their faces; a glacial handshake; icy stare; wintry smile
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)