Added 10 October 2026
wintry
/ˈwɪnt(ə)ɹɪ/ adjective
In Latin: hiemālis, hibernalis Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about wintry at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Characteristic of or occurring in winter.
suffered severe wintry weather
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Devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain.
a frigid greeting
Origin
From winter + -y; compare Old English wintriġ (a parallel formation).
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