glacial

英['gleɪsɪəl;-ʃ(ə)l] 美['ɡleʃl]

1. relating to or derived from a glacier;

"glacial deposit"

2. devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain;

"a frigid greeting"

"got a frosty reception"

"a frozen look on their faces"

"a glacial handshake"

"icy stare"

"wintry smile"

3. extremely cold;

"an arctic climate"

"a frigid day"

"gelid waters of the North Atlantic"

"glacial winds"

"icy hands"

"polar weather"