coldness

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coldness

The coldness of the winter air made our breath visible.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The quality or state of being cold; low temperature: The absence or lack of heat.
    • A lack of warmth of feeling; indifference or unfriendliness in manner or attitude: An emotional distance or absence of affection and enthusiasm.
Examples of Usage
  • Referring to low temperature:
    • The coldness of the metal made her hand ache.
    • We were surprised by the sudden coldness in the air.
  • Referring to emotional indifference:
    • His coldness towards his former friend was noticeable.
    • She responded with a professional coldness that hid her disappointment.
Advanced Usage
  • "with coldness": In a manner that is emotionally distant or unfriendly.
    • He spoke with coldness, leaving no room for argument.
  • "a chill coldness": Used to emphasize an intense, penetrating cold, either physical or emotional.
    • A chill coldness settled between them after the argument.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cold (adj/n): Of or at a low temperature; the common illness. (e.g., , )
  • Coldly (adv): In an unemotional or unfriendly way. (e.g., )
  • Cold-hearted (adj): Lacking sympathy or feeling; unkind. (This is a compound word listed here as a variant.)
Synonyms
  • Chill: A moderate but unpleasant coldness.
  • Frigidity: Extreme coldness (often physical, but can be emotional).
  • Indifference: Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
  • Aloofness: A state of being distant, reserved, or unfriendly.
Antonyms
  • Warmth: The quality, state, or sensation of being warm; friendliness or enthusiasm.
  • Heat: The quality of being hot; high temperature.
  • Affection: A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
  • Cordiality: Sincere affection and kindness.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • Give someone the cold shoulder: To intentionally ignore someone or treat them in an unfriendly way.
    • After the disagreement, she gave him the cold shoulder for a week.
  • Out in the cold: Excluded from a group or activity.
    • When they made plans without him, he felt out in the cold.
coldness

The coldness of the winter air made our breath visible.

Noun
  1. the absence of heat
    • the coldness made our breath visible
    • come in out of the cold
    • cold is a vasoconstrictor
  2. a lack of affection or enthusiasm
    • a distressing coldness of tone and manner
  3. the sensation produced by low temperatures
    • he shivered from the cold
    • the cold helped clear his head

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