wintry

• Qualifie ce qui est caractéristique de l'hiver, par exemple un temps froid, neigeux ou rigoureux.

Describes something that is characteristic of winter, such as cold, snowy, or bleak weather.

1. Characteristic of winterB1formal

   Typical of or happening during the winter season; cold, snowy, or bleak.

   hivernal

   • The wintry landscape was covered in a blanket of snow.
   • They enjoyed a wintry walk through the frosty park.
   • The forecast predicts wintry conditions for the weekend.

   Synonymesbrumalwintery

   Antonymesestivalhotsummerytropicalvernalwarm

2. Cold or unfriendly in mannerB2formal

   Lacking warmth or friendliness; expressing coldness or disdain.

   Froid et distant

   • She gave him a wintry stare that made him feel unwelcome.
   • His wintry tone suggested he was not interested in the conversation.
   • The meeting ended with a wintry silence between the two colleagues.

   Synonymeschillycoldcooldistantfrigidfrostyglacialhostileicyunfriendly

   Antonymesaffableamiablecordialfriendlygenialwarm