gelid

Definition

Very cold; icy or frosty.

Etymology

First attested in 1630. From Latin gelidus (“cold”), from gelu (“frost”).

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."