glacial (adj.)

  1. relating to or derived from a glacier; glacial deposit'

  2. devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain; a frigid greeting; got a frosty reception; a frozen look on their faces; a glacial handshake; icy stare; wintry smile

    [ Syn: frigid , frosty , frozen , icy , wintry ]

  3. extremely cold; an arctic climate; a frigid day; gelid waters of the North Atlantic; glacial winds; icy hands; polar weather

    [ Syn: arctic , frigid , gelid , icy , polar ]

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