coldly

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière peu amicale, impassible ou distante ». Décrit un comportement dépourvu de chaleur, de sympathie ou d'enthousiasme, impliquant souvent une froideur émotionnelle intentionnelle ou de l'hostilité.

An adverb meaning "in an unfriendly, unemotional, or distant manner." It describes behavior that lacks warmth, sympathy, or enthusiasm, often implying deliberate emotional detachment or hostility.

1. In an unemotional mannerB2formal

   Behaving or speaking without warmth, affection, or emotion; in a detached or unfriendly way.

   froidement

   • She looked at him coldly and turned away.
   • He coldly rejected the offer without any explanation.
   • The manager coldly informed them of the layoffs.

   Synonymescoollydispassionatelyfrigidlyicilyimpassivelyindifferentlyunemotionallyunfeelingly

   Antonymesaffectionatelycordiallygeniallykindlylovinglywarmly