as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
extended a correct but decidedly uncordial welcome to the other nation's diplomats at the peace negotiations
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Adjective
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After years of enjoying her icy blonde hair, Ariana Grande has now taken it back to the basics.—
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
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The sheriff's office said the road was subject to snowy and icy conditions at the time of the incident.—
Adjective
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The slick material keeps chafing to a minimum during workouts, and the brushed inside is so soft against the skin and helps keep cold air out and your body heat in.—
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The heating coils are wrapped tightly and distributed evenly throughout the throw, providing consistent warmth without noticeable cold spots.—
Adjective
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Featuring an oversized cardigan paired with tapered pants, it can easily be paired with a simple tank top, T-shirt, or turtleneck when things get a bit chillier.—
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The cotton-blend fabric is made for lightweight warmth to keep the cold at bay without heavy layers on chilly days.—
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Zelenskyy said that Russia was aiming to take advantage of the frigid weather in the capital, which made roads and streets icy.—
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Plunging directly in the frigid lake via holes carved in the ice.—
Adjective
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Having no cool aunt of my own and no elder sisters, just teenage babysitters and camp counselors (each with their own unique but tenuous grasp on anatomy and reproductive science), the book felt warm, inviting, and—perhaps most important to my terrified, bleeding, self—safe.—
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The porous polymer coating that reflects up to 97 percent of sunlight and radiates heat into the air, keeping surfaces up to six degrees cooler than the surrounding air even under direct sun.—
Adjective
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Free, or $32 for a reserved seat and book copy.—
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Stir in the reserved sausage, beans and turnip greens.—
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The vibe is chill and quiet, with an accompanying playlist.—
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Use 2- to 2 1/2-inch star cookie cutters to cut out shapes, rerolling scraps as needed (if necessary, chill scraps before rerolling).—
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Historically, a spoonful of cod liver oil was administered to treat children with rickets, a disease caused by vitamin D deficiency that results in brittle bones.—
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The product can damage wool fibers and leave them brittle.—
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“Uncordial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncordial. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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