freezing

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adjective

freez·ing ˈfrē-ziŋ

Synonyms of freezing next

: very cold

"Put on your jacket. It's freezing outside!"

Addy rushed home through the darkening streets as if she were pushed along by the wind. She was freezing!—

Connie Porter

: being at or below the temperature at which water freezes

a forecast for freezing temperatures overnight

freezing adverb

The weather was freezing cold. [=very cold]

freezingly adverb

freezingly cold temperatures

Mrs. Reed's hands still lay on her work inactive: her eye of ice continued to dwell freezingly on mine. —

Charlotte Brontë

freezing

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noun

: the temperature at which water freezes

temperatures dipping below freezing

Examples of freezing in a Sentence

Adjective why aren't you wearing a coat, as it's freezing outside?

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Adjective

The polar fish is the only species of shark that can withstand the freezing temperatures year-round. —

Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024 Just 100 km off the African coast, Fuerteventura is truly one of the best winter sun destinations in Europe, perfect for those seeking a tranquil getaway far from the crowds and the freezing temperatures of Northern Europe. —

Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

Noun

The natural freezing and thawing cycles common in winter help settle the seeds into the soil, but a little preparation is also needed. —

Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024 Although rare, some users have complained in the past that updating to a new version of iOS has caused problems with their iPhone freezing and restarting or rebooting. —

Davey Winder, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for freezing