Coldly

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊldli/

Definitions of coldly

adverb Coldly is an adverb that describes how an action is done in a cold manner.

Example Sentences

A1 She looked at him coldly when he asked for a favor.

A2 The teacher spoke coldly to the students who were misbehaving.

B1 He responded coldly to her apology, not wanting to forgive her so easily.

B2 The manager dealt with the difficult situation coldly, showing no emotions.

C1 The detective interrogated the suspect coldly, trying to get to the truth.

C2 The politician coldly dismissed the accusations against him, refusing to engage in the debate.

Examples of coldly in a Sentence

formal She responded to the criticism coldly, without showing any emotion.

informal He looked at her coldly and walked away without saying a word.

slang She gave him a coldly stare that made him feel uncomfortable.

figurative The news hit him coldly, leaving him feeling numb and detached.

Grammatical Forms of coldly

• past tense: coldly
• plural: coldlies
• comparative: more coldly
• superlative: most coldly
• present tense: coldly
• future tense: will coldly
• perfect tense: have coldly
• continuous tense: is coldly
• singular: coldly
• positive degree: coldly
• infinitive: to coldly
• gerund: coldlying
• participle: coldly

Origin and Evolution of coldly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'coldly' originated from the Old English word 'caldlice' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'kalda'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'coldly' has retained its original meaning of lacking warmth or emotion, but has also evolved to convey a sense of indifference or lack of sympathy in a more figurative sense.