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Glacial
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Simple meaning
What does Glacial mean?
Glacial means related to glaciers, ice, or very slow movement.
Dictionary definition
Related to glaciers or ice; also very slow in pace.
Example sentences
Glacial in a sentence
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The valley was shaped by glacial ice long ago.
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The project moved at a glacial pace during the winter break.
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Glacial can describe land formed by glaciers or something that moves extremely slowly.
Synonyms
Words like Glacial
icyCovered with or related to ice.
glacier-relatedConnected to glaciers.
very slowMoving at an extremely slow pace.
Antonyms
Opposite words
rapidMoving quickly.
warmNot icy or cold.
Word family
Glacial word family
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Practice 1
What does glacial mean?
GLACIAL means glacial means related to glaciers, ice, or very slow movement.
Practice 2
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Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to glacial?
icy is closest because it connects to the meaning of glacial.
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