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Definition of Wintry
1. Adjective. Characteristic of or occurring in winter. "Brown wintry grasses"
Exact synonyms: Wintery
Similar to: Brumal, Hibernal, Hiemal, Winter-blooming, Winter-flowering
Derivative terms: Winter, Winter
Antonyms: Autumnal, Summery, Vernal
Similar to: Brumal, Hibernal, Hiemal, Winter-blooming, Winter-flowering
Derivative terms: Winter, Winter
Antonyms: Autumnal, Summery, Vernal
2. Adjective. Devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain. "Wintry smile"
Exact synonyms: Frigid, Frosty, Frozen, Glacial, Icy
Similar to: Cold
Derivative terms: Frigidity, Frigidness, Iciness
Similar to: Cold
Derivative terms: Frigidity, Frigidness, Iciness
Definition of Wintry
1. a. Suitable to winter; resembling winter, or what belongs to winter; brumal; hyemal; cold; stormy; wintery.
2. a. Suitable to winter; resembling winter, or what belongs to winter; brumal; hyemal; cold; stormy; wintery.
Definition of Wintry
1. characteristic of winter [adj -TRIER, -TRIEST] : WINTRILY [adv]
Medical Definition of Wintry
1. Suitable to winter; resembling winter, or what belongs to winter; brumal; hyemal; cold; stormy; wintery. "Touch our chilled hearts with vernal smile, Our wintry course do thou beguile." (Keble) Origin: AS. Wintrig. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)