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COLD Synonyms

There are 40 synonyms of the word cold. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word cold. (close relations)
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frigid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• sexually unresponsive

• extremely cold

• devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

chilly
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency

adjective satellite

• not characterized by emotion

• appreciably or disagreeably cold

• lacking warmth of feeling

cool
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

• inducing the impression of coolness; used especially of greens and blues and violets when referring to color

• psychologically cool and unenthusiastic; unfriendly or unresponsive or showing dislike

noun

• the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature

• great coolness and composure under strain

adjective satellite

• marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional

• being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

• used of a quantity or amount (especially of money) for emphasis

• fashionable and attractive at the time; often skilled or socially adept

verb

• make cool or cooler

• loose heat

• lose intensity

freezing
adjectiveadj
noun

• the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid

glacial
adjectiveadj
adjective

• relating to or derived from a glacier

adjective satellite

• devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

• extremely cold

icy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

• extremely cold

• covered with or containing or consisting of ice

• shiny and slick as with a thin coating of ice

nippy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• a sharp biting taste

• pleasantly cold and invigorating

arctic
adjectiveadj
noun

• a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow

• the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

adjective satellite

• extremely cold

• of or relating to the Arctic

biting
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• capable of wounding

• causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold

bitter
adjectiveadj
noun

• English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)

• the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth

• the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste

adverb

• extremely and sharply

adjective satellite

• marked by strong resentment or cynicism

• very difficult to accept or bear

• harsh or corrosive in tone

• expressive of severe grief or regret

• proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity

• causing a sharp and acrid taste experience

• causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold

verb

• make bitter

crisp
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat

adjective satellite

• (of something seen or heard) clearly defined

• tender and brittle

• pleasantly cold and invigorating

• pleasingly firm and fresh

• (of hair) in small tight curls

• brief and to the point; effectively cut short

verb

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

• make brown and crisp by heating

frosty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

• covered with frost

• pleasantly cold and invigorating

gelid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extremely cold

numbing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing numbness or insensitivity

shivery
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• cold enough to cause shivers

• provoking fear or terror

wintry
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characteristic of or occurring in winter

adjective satellite

• devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

coldness
nounn
noun

• the sensation produced by low temperatures

• a lack of affection or enthusiasm

• the absence of heat

common cold
nounn
noun

• a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)

aloof
adjectiveadj
adverb

• in an aloof manner

adjective satellite

• remote in manner

cold-blooded
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having cold blood (in animals whose body temperature is not internally regulated)

adjective satellite

• without compunction or human feeling

Best Hypernyms For COLD

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cold, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
temperature pressor vasoconstrictive vasoconstrictor
Phrases (4)
communicable diseaserespiratory diseaserespiratory disorderrespiratory illness

Alternatives for FRIGID

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