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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.