icily
(adverb) in a cold and icy manner; “‘Mr. Powell finds it easier to take it out of mothers, children and sick people than to take on this vast industry,’ Mr Brown commented icily”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
icily (comparative more icily, superlative most icily)
In the manner of ice; with a cold or chilling effect.
(figuratively) In an uncaring or coolly angry manner.
• (in the manner of ice): coldly
• (in an uncaring manner): aloofly, coldly
Source: Wiktionary
I"ci*ly, adv.
Definition: In an icy manner; coldly. Faultily faultless, icily regular, splendidly null, Dead perfection, no more. Tennyson.
I"cy, a. [Compar. Icier; superl. Iciest.] Etym: [AS. isig. See Ice.]
1. Pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in, ice; cold; frosty. "Icy chains." Shak. "Icy region." Boyle. "Icy seas." Pope.
2. Characterized by coldness, as of manner, influence, etc.; chilling; frigid; cold. Icy was the deportment with which Philip received these demonstrations of affection. Motley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 April 2024
(adjective) of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by several genes at once; of or related to or determined by polygenes
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.
