frostiness

/ˈfrɒs.ti.nəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfrɑː.sti.nəs/ (ame, ipa) · /-tēnə̇s -tin-/ (ame, mw)

frostiness — noun

1. behaviour or atmosphere that feels cold and distant, showing a clear lack of fri

1.名詞B2
釋義

behaviour or atmosphere that feels cold and distant, showing a clear lack of friendliness or warmth towards other people

例句

Ananya noticed the frostiness in her teammate's voice when she asked for help.

collocation: frostiness in someone's voice

After the argument, a frostiness settled between Kenji and his brother.

同義詞
  • coldness

    broader; can refer to literal temperature or emotional distance

  • chilliness

    very similar in tone, slightly lighter in intensity

  • iciness

    stronger and more hostile, suggesting deliberate rejection

  • aloofness

    focuses on emotional distance and detachment rather than active unfriendliness

反義詞
  • warmth

    general opposite; friendly, open, and kind behaviour

  • cordiality

    formal opposite; polite friendliness in official or social settings

  • friendliness

    most direct everyday opposite

文法句型

frostiness between + people

frostiness of + event/place

frostiness in + voice/response

用法筆記

Frequently used with prepositions 'between' (a frostiness between two people/groups) and 'in' (frostiness in someone's voice, look, or manner). Unlike 'coldness', which can describe literal temperature or emotional distance, 'frostiness' is almost always interpersonal.

常見錯誤

❌The frostiness of the ice made the path dangerous.
✅The frostiness between the two managers made the meeting uncomfortable.
💡'frostiness' does not describe literal frozen water; use 'frost' or 'iciness' for the physical property of ice.