Pronunciation: /ˈaɪsi/
noun a slippery, frozen surface
A1 I slipped on the icy pavement.
A2 The icy in the freezer is melting.
B1 The explorers faced treacherous icy conditions during their journey.
B2 The icy on the road made driving dangerous.
C1 The icy of the glacier sparkled in the sunlight.
C2 The icy of his demeanor made it clear he was not to be trifled with.
adjective describing something that is covered in ice or very cold
A1 The water in the lake was icy cold.
A2 She slipped on the icy sidewalk and fell.
B1 The icy wind cut through his jacket, making him shiver.
B2 The icy conditions made driving treacherous.
C1 The icy glare he gave her made her feel uneasy.
C2 The icy reception from the audience dampened his enthusiasm.
formal The road was treacherous due to the icy conditions.
informal Be careful out there, the sidewalks are icy.
slang Man, it's so icy outside, I nearly slipped on the ice.
figurative Her icy demeanor made it difficult to approach her.
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