Wintry Definition & Meaning
wintry
- adjective
- characteristic of or occurring in winter; "suffered severe wintry weather"; "brown wintry grasses"
- devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain; "a frigid greeting"; "got a frosty reception"; "a frozen look on their faces"; "a glacial handshake"; "icy stare"; "wintry smile"
Words that rhyme with wintry
Usage tips for "wintry"
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