ICILY

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

Etymology

Adverb

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.

Synonyms

• (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.

ICY

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