coldness
ˈkoʊldnəs
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Definition of coldness - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sensationthe feeling when exposed to low temperatures
  • She shivered from the coldness outside.
chill coolness frigidity
2.
temperaturethe state of having a low temperature
  • The coldness of the room was unbearable.
chilliness coolness frigidity
3.
emotionlack of warmth in emotions or behavior
  • His coldness towards her was unexpected.
aloofness frigidity indifference
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Origin of coldness

Old English, cald (cold) + ness (state of)

Terms with coldness included in their meaning

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coldadj.
weather
feeling the sensation of coldness
science
measure of heat or coldness of an object
physical cold
sense coldness on the body or skin
medical
feeling coldness often before a fever
weather
moderate but uncomfortable coldness
behavior
coldness or lack of warmth in behavior
intensity
sharp and intense coldness
weather
extreme coldness causing discomfort or difficulty

Examples of coldness in a sentence

  • He complained about the coldness in the office.
  • The coldness of the ice was shocking to touch.
  • He shivered from the coldness of the early morning air.
  • Her coldness in the meeting was palpable.
  • The coldness in his voice made her shiver.

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  1. French:froid, froideur, ...
  2. German:Kälte, Gefühlskälte, ...
  3. Italian:freddo, freddezza, ...
  4. Spanish:frío, ...
  5. Portuguese:frio, frieza, ...
  6. Chinese:寒冷, 冰冷, ...
  7. Japanese:寒さ, 冷気, ...
  8. Arabic:بُرودَة, برود, ...
  9. Hebrew:קְרִירוּת, קוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:холод, холодность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:холод, холодність, ...
  12. Hindi:ठंड, शीतलता, ...
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