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Icily
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Simple meaning
What does Icily mean?
Icily means coldly or unfriendly.
Dictionary definition
In a very cold way, or in an unfriendly and distant way.
Example sentences
Icily in a sentence
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The wind blew icily across the field.
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She answered icily after the rude comment.
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The author used icily to show both the cold weather and the character's distant mood.
Synonyms
Words like Icily
coldlyIn a cold or unfriendly way.
coollyCalmly or with little warmth.
Antonyms
Opposite words
warmlyIn a kind or friendly way.
kindlyIn a caring way.
Word family
Icily word family
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Practice 1
What does icily mean?
Icily can describe cold temperature or a cold, unfriendly manner.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to icily?
Coldly is closest in meaning to icily.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses icily correctly?
This sentence correctly uses icily to describe an unfriendly tone.
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