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ice–cold

adjective \ˈīs-ˈkōld\

: very cold

Full Definition of ICE-COLD

:  extremely cold
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First Known Use of ICE-COLD

before 12th century

Related to ICE-COLD

Synonyms
algid, arctic, bitter, bone-chilling, chill, chilly, coldish, cool, coolish, freezing, frigid, frosty, gelid, glacial, ice-cold, icy, nipping, nippy, numbing, polar, shivery, snappy, wintry (also wintery)
Antonyms
ardent, blazing, boiling, broiling, burning, fervent, fervid, fiery, glowing, hot, igneous, molten, piping hot, red-hot, roasting, scalding, scorching, searing, seething, sizzling, sultry, sweltering, torrid, ultrahot, warming, white-hot
ICE-COLD Defined for Kids

ice–cold

adjective \ˈīs-ˈkōld\

Definition of ICE-COLD for Kids

:  very cold <ice-cold drinks>

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