icily
1 of 1adverb/ˈaɪsɪli/
1
in an unfriendly and cold manner
- She responded icily to his apology, making it clear that she wasn’t ready to forgive him.
- He glanced icily at the new employee, not welcoming the addition to the team.
- The manager spoke icily, leaving no room for further discussion on the matter.
- She greeted him icily, as though she hadn't seen him in years.
- He answered the question icily, showing no interest in offering any more details.