cold

Definitions

1. adjective

   Having a low temperature.

   Examples

   • A cold wind whistled through the trees.
   • I'd like a glass of cold water.
   ≈chilled≈chilly≈freezing≈frigid≈glacial +17 more
2. adjective

   Describing weather that makes the air cold.

   Examples

   • The forecast says it will be very cold today.
   • Fruit from warm lands may not grow in colder climates.
   ≈brass monkeys≈nippy≈parky≈taters≠hot +3 more
3. adjective

   Feeling uncomfortable because of low temperature.

   Examples

   • I'm cold, can you close the window?
   • She felt cold even in a heavy coat.
   ≠hot≠hot≠choleric≠heated
4. adjective

   Unfriendly and without warm feelings.

   Examples

   • She gave me a cold look and turned away.
   • His welcome was cold and made her feel unwanted.
   ≈aloof≈distant≈hostile≈standoffish≈unfriendly +23 more
5. adjective

   Filled with a sudden feeling of fear.

   Examples

   • A cold feeling of dread washed over him.
   • She went cold at the sight of the wreckage.
   ≈apprehensive
6. adjective

   Calm and based on facts, not feelings.

   Examples

   • Let's look at this tomorrow with a cold head.
   • He's nice, but the cold facts say we should let him go.
   ≈disinterested≈indifferent≈candid≈cold≈clinical +27 more
7. adjective

   Done without any earlier contact or preparation.

   Examples

   • He made cold calls for the first three months.
   • Selling to people you have never met is a cold sale.
   ≈unprepared≈unready≠prepared≠primed≠ready
8. adjective

   Unconscious or deeply asleep.

   Examples

   • The punch knocked him out cold.
   • After one more drink he passed out cold.
9. adjective

   Known perfectly, by heart.

   Examples

   • Practice your scales until you know them cold.
   • Keep trying until you have the moves cold.
10. adjective

    Caught with clear proof of a wrong act.

    Examples

    • With that receipt, we have them cold for fraud.
    • The video has the thief cold.