What does gelid mean?
Gelid means (literary) Very cold; icy or frosty; frigid..
Gelid
/ˈd͡ʒɛl.ɪd/ · adjective
Meaning
(literary) Very cold; icy or frosty; frigid..
Example Sentences
Of Cassandra-Marat we have spoken often; yet the most surprising truth remains to be spoken: that he actually does not want sense; but, with croaking gelid throat, croaks out masses of the truth, on several things.
Above the gelid source of mountain springs, A solitary eagle, circling, flies.
In the worst of summer the tower remained cool, yet the air seemed feverish and gelid when sisters of different Ajahs came too close.
For a while he stares out of the window. It is twilight - cold, deepening twilight. Over the roofs of the opposite house-backs, two garden lengths away, the sky is gelid, luminous, sad. A quiet albescent yellow. Everything is very still.
Synonyms for gelid
Antonyms for gelid
Related Words
Word Forms
- more gelid
- most gelid
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gelid?
Common synonyms include frigid, cold, polar, arctic.
What is the opposite of gelid?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use gelid in a sentence?
Of Cassandra-Marat we have spoken often; yet the most surprising truth remains to be spoken: that he actually does not want sense; but, with croaking gelid throat, croaks out masses of the truth, on several things.
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