Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rimy

adjective
/ˈraɪmi/
Definition
Covered with frost; frosted.
Examples
  • The rimy trees sparkled in the early morning light.
  • She stepped carefully on the rimy pavement, trying not to slip.
  • The rimy grass crunched beneath her feet.
Meaning
The term ‘rimy’ refers to a surface that has been coated with frost, creating a white, icy appearance that is often seen on cold winter mornings.
Synonyms
  • frosted
  • icy
  • frost-covered
  • glacial