wintery

[ˈwɪntəri]

wintery Definition

  • 1relating to or characteristic of winter
  • 2suggestive of winter, especially in being bleak or frigid

Using wintery: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wintery" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The landscape was covered in a wintery blanket of snow.

  • Example

    The air was crisp and wintery.

  • Example

    The trees were bare and the sky was gray, giving the scene a wintery feel.

wintery Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wintery

Antonyms for wintery

Phrases with wintery

  • a combination of precipitation types that includes freezing rain, sleet, and snow

    Example

    The forecast calls for a wintery mix of precipitation tonight.

  • a picturesque scene that is covered in snow and ice, often used to describe a festive holiday setting

    Example

    The town square was transformed into a wintery wonderland with twinkling lights and a giant Christmas tree.

  • wintery blast

    a sudden and intense cold spell during the winter season

    Example

    The wintery blast brought record low temperatures and heavy snowfall to the region.

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Summary: wintery in Brief

'Wintery' [ˈwɪntəri] is an adjective that describes something related to winter, such as weather, landscapes, or feelings. It can also suggest bleakness or frigidity, as in 'The air was crisp and wintery.' Phrases like 'wintery mix' and 'wintery wonderland' are commonly used to describe weather or holiday settings.

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