Definition
Definition of coldest - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
weatherhaving the lowest temperature
- This is the coldest winter in years.
2.
emotionmost unfriendly or unwelcoming
- That was the coldest reception I've ever received.
Origin of coldest
Old English, 'cald' (cold) + -est (superlative)
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seasons
coldest season of the year
seasons
the coldest part of winter
seasons
the coldest part of winter
time winter
during the coldest and darkest part of winter
time winter
during the coldest part of winter season
timing
during the coldest part of winter
seasons
central and coldest part of the winter season
physics
coldest temperature, zero on the Kelvin scale
coldest
most cold in temperature
Examples of coldest in a sentence
The coldest temperatures were recorded in January. Her voice was the coldest I've ever heard. He gave me the coldest stare.
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- French:glacial, le plus glacial, ...
- German:kälteste, ...
- Italian:più freddo, ...
- Spanish:más frío, más fría, ...
- Portuguese:mais frio, mais fria, ...
- Chinese:最冷的, 最冷淡, ...
- Japanese:一番寒い, 一番冷たい, ...
- Arabic:أَبْرَد, الأَشَد جَفاءً, ...
- Hebrew:הַקַּר בְּיוֹתֵר, קָרִיר, ...
- Russian:самый холодный, самый неприветливый, ...
- Ukrainian:найхолодніший, ...
- Hindi:सबसे ठंडा, अत्यधिक ठंडा, ...
Definition of cold - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
weatherhaving a low temperature that makes the air feel chilly
- It's a cold day.
2.
weatherfeeling the sensation of coldness
- She felt cold in the room.
3.
emotionlacking affection or warmth
- His response was cold and indifferent..
Noun
1.
illnesscommon viral infection causing sneezing and a runny nose
- She caught a cold and had to miss school..
2.
temperaturethe sensation caused by lack of heat
- He shivered from the cold.
Adverb
1.
unpreparedUS without preparation or warningUS
- He was asked to speak cold at the meeting.
2.
intensitycompletely or thoroughly
- She was cold convinced of her decision.
Images of cold
common viral infection causing sneezing and a runny nose
Expressions with cold
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become ill with a cold virus
She might catch cold if she goes out without a coat.
brief period of sudden cold weather
The cold snap caught everyone by surprise.
become physically cold after being warm
The coffee will go cold if left out.
telephone call or visit without prior appointment
Receiving a cold call can be surprising and often unwelcome.
become infected with a cold virus
She started sneezing and realized she might catch a cold..
become sick with a cold
She might come down with a cold after the rain.
outside in cold weather
She waited for the bus in the cold.
store something in a cold place to keep it fresh
We keep the meat in cold storage to prevent spoilage.
care for oneself to recover from a cold
She stayed home to nurse a cold.
feel very scared or shocked suddenly
When she heard the noise, her blood was running cold.
sudden fear or doubt stopping someone from acting
She got cold feet before the wedding.
money in physical form like coins and notes
He prefers to be paid in cold hard cash.
objective data without emotion or bias
The report presented the cold hard facts about the company's financial situation.
cold beer from a refrigerator or cooler
He grabbed a cold one from the fridge.
unfriendly or indifferent welcome
The new policy received a cold reception from the employees.
perspiration that feels cold due to fear
He woke up in a cold sweat after the nightmare.
method of treating injuries using cold
The athlete used cold treatment to reduce swelling.
feel nervous or unsure before an important event or decision
He got cold feet before the wedding.
experience sudden doubt or fear about a planned action
She had cold feet before signing the contract.
cause extreme fear or horror in someone
The ghost story made the blood run cold in the listeners.
place food or items in a very cold place to keep fresh
They put the meat into cold storage to keep it safe.
deliberately show no warmth, pushing someone away
After the argument, they received a cold shoulder at the office.
discourage or dissuade someone from doing something
His father threw cold water on his plans to drop out of school..
time when something impossible happens
It'll be a cold day in Hell before he apologizes.
Origin of cold
Old English, cald (cold)
Examples of cold in a sentence
A cold breeze swept through the valley. I get cold waiting for the bus. Her hands were cold after the rain. Her cold demeanor pushed people away. The letter was cold and unfeeling. He stayed home because he had a cold.
A cold kept him bedridden for days. The cold was biting during the winter hike. She wrapped herself in blankets to escape the cold. She was called cold to the stage for her award. The teacher quizzed the students cold on the topic. He was cold determined to win the race. The room was cold silent after the announcement.
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- French:froid, rhume, ...
- German:kalt, Erkältung, ...
- Italian:freddo, raffreddore, ...
- Spanish:frío, resfriado, ...
- Portuguese:frio, constipação, ...
- Chinese:寒冷的, 感冒, ...
- Japanese:寒い, 風邪, ...
- Arabic:بَارِد, زُكَام, ...
- Hebrew:קַר, הִצְטַנְּנוּת, ...
- Russian:холодный, простуда, ...
- Ukrainian:холодний, нежить, ...
- Hindi:सर्द, जुकाम, ...
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