noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state or quality of being icy or very cold; frigidity. uncountable
2. 2
   a lack of affection or enthusiasm wordnet
3. 3
   coldness due to a cold environment wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

absolute zeroanesthesiaautismbitternesschillchill

Etymology

From icy + -ness.

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