adj. frost·i·er, frost·i·est 1. Producing or characterized by frost; freezing. See Synonyms at cold. 2. Covered with frost: looked out the frosty windows on the cold, winter morning. 3. Silvery white; hoary: frosty hair. 4. Cold in manner; unfriendly: a frosty look; a frosty farewell. 5. Lacking enthusiasm: The movie got a frosty review. frosti·ly adv. frosti·ness n. |
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