Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

icy-stare

Noun
/ˈaɪ.si.steər/
Definition
A cold or piercing look that conveys displeasure or disapproval.
Examples
  • She shot him an icy-stare when he interrupted her.
  • The teacher’s icy-stare silenced the noisy classroom.
  • His icy-stare made it clear that he was not pleased with the results.
Meaning
An icy-stare is a facial expression characterized by a fixed, cold gaze that often communicates a sense of rejection or hostility without the need for words.
Synonyms
  • glacial look
  • chilly gaze
  • withering look
  • frigid glare
  • cold gaze