frostily

Definitions

In a manner that is cold, unfriendly, or lacking in warmth.

With a demeanor that is distant, aloof, or stern.

Examples

She stared frostily at him, refusing to acknowledge his apology.

The receptionist replied frostily when I asked why the meeting had been delayed.

He smiled frostily, making it clear that he was not amused by the joke.

Synonyms

coldly icily frigidly distantly aloofly reservedly unfeelingly

Antonyms

warmly affectionately cordially genially friendlily lovingly kindly