freezingly

adv — 2 senses

freezingly

adv

Etymology From Middle English freesyngly, equivalent to freezing + -ly.

1

In a way that is freezing; with intense cold.

2

Figuratively With intense emotional coldness; dispassionately.

  • It was on the tip of her tongue to call her a poll parrot (Mrs. Kingdom had said nothing but 'dear me' repeatedly and freezingly).1902, Country Life, volume 11, page 636:

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