Ice·lan·dic
īs-ˈlan-dik 
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Iceland, the Icelanders, or Icelandic
Examples of Icelandic in a Sentence
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
One, for example, is Icelandic Nordic Noir author Ragnar Jónasson.
—Kristina Lindborg, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 2024
The comedy promises to blend spiritual quests with spirited misadventures, maintaining the Markell Brothers’ signature style that has dominated Icelandic cinema.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2024
Starting May 8, 2024, low-cost Icelandic airline Play will give away free flights for a year to one lucky winner.
—Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
Ever since direct flights from Denver to Reykjavík began in 2012, the Icelandic capital has become a destination for families, adventure-foodies, and a stop-off for Coloradans on their way to Europe, the U.K. and points east.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 9 May 2024
The Icelandic singer walked the Met Gala red carpet for the first time wearing Prabal Gurung, shortly after two shows at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 6 May 2024
Solid stuff, so solid that an Icelandic architect has been suggesting using lava as building material.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
The film has a score by Icelandic rock singer Margrét Rán and animated sequences by artist Joel Orloff.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
Adjective
The film, which opened Un Certain Regard at Cannes, marks the Icelandic director’s second time on the Croisette.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
One, for example, is Icelandic Nordic Noir author Ragnar Jónasson.
—Kristina Lindborg, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 2024
The comedy promises to blend spiritual quests with spirited misadventures, maintaining the Markell Brothers’ signature style that has dominated Icelandic cinema.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2024
Starting May 8, 2024, low-cost Icelandic airline Play will give away free flights for a year to one lucky winner.
—Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
Ever since direct flights from Denver to Reykjavík began in 2012, the Icelandic capital has become a destination for families, adventure-foodies, and a stop-off for Coloradans on their way to Europe, the U.K. and points east.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 9 May 2024
The Icelandic singer walked the Met Gala red carpet for the first time wearing Prabal Gurung, shortly after two shows at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 6 May 2024
Solid stuff, so solid that an Icelandic architect has been suggesting using lava as building material.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
The film has a score by Icelandic rock singer Margrét Rán and animated sequences by artist Joel Orloff.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Icelandic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Icelandic. Accessed 21 May. 2024.
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Icelandic
1 of 2 adjective
Ice·lan·dic
ī-ˈslan-dik
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Iceland, the Icelanders, or Icelandic
Icelandic
2 of 2 noun
: the Germanic language of the Icelandic people
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