What is the meaning of wintry?

adjective

  • Characteristic of or occurring in winter.
    • usage: "suffered severe wintry weather"; "brown wintry grasses"
  • Devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain.
    • usage: "a frigid greeting"; "got a frosty reception"; "a frozen look on their faces"; "a glacial handshake"; "icy stare"; "wintry smile"
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