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

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

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wintry

winter squash
winter squash plant
winter sweet
winter urn
winter wren
wintle
wintled
wintles
wintling
wintrier
wintriest
wintrily
wintriness
wintrinesses
wintry (current term)
wintry (current term)
Wintun
winy
winze
winze
winzes
win back
win over
wipe
wipe
wiped
wiped out(p)
wipeout
wipeouts
wiper

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