frostiness

/fɹˈɔstinəs/ noun

The quality of being frosty

Word Origin From Old English frost, which goes back to PIE *preus- meaning 'to freeze, burn' — a surprising double meaning because extreme cold can burn like fire. Frostiness is the state of being frosty, with the -y and -ness suffixes. The same root gives us freeze, frozen, and frostbite.

noun The quality of being frosty countable

There was a noticeable frostiness in her tone during the argument.

(名词) 冷若冰霜;冷淡;冰冷

争论中她的语气明显带着冷淡。

(sustantivo) frialdad; distancia; reserva; indiferencia; gélidez [La cualidad de ser frío o distante; frialdad.]

Había una frialdad notable en su tono durante la discusión.

(nom) froideur; caractère glacial [Caractère de ce qui est glacial, froid et distant, au sens propre comme au figuré.]

On percevait une frostiness évidente dans son ton pendant la dispute.

(Substantiv) Kälte; Frostigkeit; Unfreundlichkeit [Die Eigenschaft, kalt, unfreundlich oder distanziert zu sein, besonders im Verhalten oder Ton.]

In ihrer Stimme war während des Streits eine spürbare **frostiness** zu hören.

(名詞) 冷たくよそよそしい性質。

口論の最中、彼女の声には明らかに冷たさが感じられた。

(substantivo) frieza; gélidez; frigidez [A qualidade de ser frio ou gélido.]

Havia uma frieza perceptível no tom de voz dela durante a discussão.

Word parts: frost + y + ness

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