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frozenness

frozenness

6.6
A very cold state often with ice on the ground
  • noun
  • /ˈfroʊzənəs/
translation icon : congelación
  • The frozenness of the ground made it impossible to dig a hole for the fence post.

Examples

  • She was surprised by the frozenness of the air when she stepped outside in January.

  • The frozenness of the lake prevented any fishing.

  • The frozenness of his expression revealed no emotion during the tense meeting.

  • In winter, the frozenness of the landscape is breathtaking.

  • The frozenness of the lake prevented any fishing activities during the harsh winter.

  • She was surprised by the frozenness of the air when she stepped outside on that icy January morning.

  • In winter, the frozenness of the landscape transformed the familiar park into a stunning winter wonderland.

Synonyms

cold
vsfrozenness
131 1.0

The feeling of low temperature on your body

is more extreme, implying solidification or unusually low temperature
coldness
vsfrozenness
5 1.0

A feeling or condition of low temperature

is stronger, indicating actual solidification or extreme low temperature
deep freeze
vsfrozenness
  • UK
2 4.3

A period of very cold weather that lasts several days

is the condition of being solidified by cold rather than the time span
gelidity
vsfrozenness
  • Formal
9.9

A very strong cold that makes the air feel sharp and painful

is the state of being solidified by very low temperature or extreme cold
frigidity
vsfrozenness
7.1

Extreme cold that makes you shiver

is specifically the condition of becoming solid due to extreme low temperature
frigidness
vsfrozenness
5.5

Very cold temperature or lack of warmth

is about becoming solid or extremely low in temperature rather than mild cold
iciness
vsfrozenness
2.9

The very cold air or water that makes you shiver

focuses more on the overall solid state caused by very low temperature
frostiness
vsfrozenness
4.4

A very cold feeling in the air, like on winter mornings

means a fuller solid or extreme low temperature rather than surface chill
chilliness
vsfrozenness
1.6

A slight cold feeling in the air or on your body

is much stronger, indicating actual solid state or extreme low temperature

Antonyms

583 1.0

A feeling of being hot or warm

90 1.0

A gentle feeling of heat on your skin

How Cold

frozenness
6.6
freezing
79 1.6
coldness
5 1.0
coolness
6 1.0
warmth
90 1.0

Surface Forms

frozenness singular
frozennesses plural

Morphology

frozenness = frozen (transparent) = frozen + ness

Direct noun formation from the adjective 'frozen' meaning 'made into ice' to indicate the state or quality of being frozen.

Etymology

Frozenness comes from freeze, which means 'become ice' or 'become very cold'. So the word describes the state of being physically frozen or extremely cold, like frozen ground or a cold, emotionless face.