coldness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est froid, pouvant décrire aussi bien une basse température que l'absence de chaleur dans les émotions ou le comportement.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being cold, which can describe either a low temperature or a lack of warmth in emotion or manner.

indénombrable

1. Sensation of low temperatureA2formal

   The physical feeling or state of being cold, caused by a lack of heat.

   Sensation de froid

   • The coldness of the water made him shiver.
   • She felt the coldness of the metal against her skin.
   • The coldness in the room was unbearable without a heater.

   Synonymeschillchillinesscoldcoolnessfrigidityfrostinessiciness

   Antonymesheatwarmth

2. Lack of affection or enthusiasmB2formal

   A quality of being unfriendly, distant, or lacking warmth in emotion or behavior.

   froideur

   • There was a noticeable coldness in her voice when she spoke.
   • His coldness towards the new employee made everyone uncomfortable.
   • The coldness of their relationship was evident to all.

   Synonymesaloofnesschillinesscoolnessdetachmentdistancefrigidityindifferenceremotenessunfriendliness

   Antonymesaffectioncordialityenthusiasmfriendlinesswarmth

3. Absence of heatB1formal

   The state or condition of having no heat or warmth.

   froid

   • The coldness of the winter air froze the lake.
   • The coldness of the stone floor chilled her feet.
   • The coldness of the desert night surprised the travelers.

   Synonymeschillchillinesscoldcoolnessfrigidityfrostinessiciness

   Antonymesheatwarmth