Coldness

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊldnəs/

Definitions of coldness

noun a state or quality of being cold; low temperature

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like the coldness of winter.

A2 She shivered in the coldness of the room.

B1 The coldness of his response hurt her feelings.

B2 The coldness in her eyes betrayed her true emotions.

C1 The coldness of the glacier was breathtaking.

C2 The coldness of his demeanor masked a deep sense of loneliness.

Examples of coldness in a Sentence

formal The coldness of the room made it difficult to concentrate.

informal I can't stand the coldness in here, can we turn up the heat?

slang The coldness outside is no joke, I'm freezing my butt off!

figurative Her coldness towards him was evident in her icy stare.

Grammatical Forms of coldness

• plural: coldnesses
• comparative: colder
• superlative: coldest
• present tense: is cold
• future tense: will be cold
• perfect tense: has been cold
• continuous tense: is being cold
• singular: coldness
• positive degree: cold
• infinitive: to be cold
• gerund: being cold
• participle: cold

Origin and Evolution of coldness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'coldness' originated from the Old English word 'caldnes'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'coldness' has retained its original meaning of the state of being cold, but has also evolved to encompass emotional distance or lack of warmth in a person's demeanor.