iciness

• Nom décrivant soit un état de froid intense, soit une absence de chaleur et d'enthousiasme dans la manière ou le comportement.

A noun describing either a state of extreme coldness or a lack of warmth and enthusiasm in manner or behavior.

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1. Extreme coldnessB2formal

   The quality or state of being very cold, especially due to low temperatures or a freezing environment.

   Froid glacial

   • The iciness of the wind made everyone shiver.
   • He could feel the iciness of the metal railing through his gloves.
   • She wrapped her coat tightly against the iciness of the morning air.
   • The iciness of the water surprised him as he stepped in.

   Synonymeschillinesscoldnessfrigidityfrostinessgelidity

   Antonymesheathotnesswarmth

2. Emotional coldnessC1formal

   A lack of warmth, affection, or enthusiasm in manner or behavior; a detached or unfriendly attitude.

   Froideur émotionnelle

   • There was a noticeable iciness in her voice when she spoke to him.
   • The iciness of their greeting suggested unresolved tension.
   • His remarks were met with an iciness that discouraged further conversation.
   • The iciness between the two colleagues made the office atmosphere uncomfortable.

   Synonymesaloofnesschillinesscoldnesscoolnessdetachmentfrigidityfrostinessremotenessstandoffishnessunfriendliness

   Antonymesaffectioncordialityenthusiasmfriendlinesswarmth