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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCold-as-Ice
/koʊld əz aɪs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Describing someone who is emotionally distant or unfeeling.
"Despite the warm atmosphere, she remained cold as ice, refusing to engage with anyone." - 2
Referring to something that is extremely cold in temperature.
"The water in the lake was cold as ice, making it uncomfortable to swim."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The phrase 'cold as ice' originates from the simile used in English literature, dating back to at least the 14th century. It draws on the physical properties of ice, which is known for its extreme coldness, to describe a person's demeanor or emotional state, often implying a lack of warmth or affection.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cold-as-Ice" is said worldwide
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froid comme la glace
Transliteration: fwa kom la glas
"Il était froid comme la glace, ne montrant aucune émotion."
kalt wie Eis
Transliteration: kalt viː aɪs
"Sie war kalt wie Eis und sprach mit niemandem."
freddo come il ghiaccio
Transliteration: freddo kome il dʒjatʃo
"Era freddo come il ghiaccio, senza mostrare alcuna emozione."
frío como el hielo
Transliteration: frío komo el jelo
"Ella estaba fría como el hielo, sin interactuar con nadie."
frio como o gelo
Transliteration: frio komo u ˈʒelu
"Ele estava frio como o gelo, não se envolvendo com ninguém."
बर्फ की तरह ठंडा
Transliteration: barf ki tarah thanda
"वह बर्फ की तरह ठंडा था, किसी से बात नहीं कर रहा था।"
冷如冰
Transliteration: lěng rú bīng
"他冷如冰，完全不与人交谈。"
얼음처럼 차가운
Transliteration: eoreumcheoreom chagau
"그는 얼음처럼 차가워서 누구와도 대화하지 않았다."
氷のように冷たい
Transliteration: kōri no yō ni tsumetai
"彼は氷のように冷たく、誰とも話さなかった。"
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