noun
- the quality or state of being very cold
- unfriendly or hostile behavior; coldness in manner
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The iciness of the winter air made her shiver.
- He could feel the iciness of the metal railing through his gloves.
- The iciness in her voice made it clear she was angry.
- There was an uncomfortable iciness between the former friends.
- The iciness of the lake prevented any swimming.
- Her iciness toward new employees was well known in the office.