Wintry

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪntri/

Definitions of wintry

adjective relating to or characteristic of winter, especially in its coldness or bleakness

Example Sentences

A1 The wintry weather made the roads slippery.

A2 I love wearing my wintry coat when it snows.

B1 The wintry landscape looked beautiful covered in snow.

B2 Despite the wintry conditions, the team continued their training.

C1 The wintry climate in the region can be harsh for those unprepared.

C2 The wintry atmosphere of the cabin was cozy and inviting.

Examples of wintry in a Sentence

formal The wintry weather brought heavy snowfall and icy conditions to the region.

informal I love cozying up by the fireplace during wintry nights.

slang Let's skip class and go play in the wintry wonderland outside!

figurative Her wintry demeanor made it hard for others to approach her.

Grammatical Forms of wintry

• past tense: wintered
• plural: winterys
• comparative: more wintry
• superlative: most wintry
• present tense: wintry
• future tense: will be wintry
• perfect tense: has been wintry
• continuous tense: is being wintry
• singular: wintry
• positive degree: wintry
• infinitive: to be wintry
• gerund: wintrying
• participle: wintried

Origin and Evolution of wintry

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wintry' originated from the Old English word 'winterlic' which meant pertaining to winter.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'wintry' has retained its original meaning of relating to winter, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe something cold, bleak, or desolate.