glacial
/ˈɡleɪʃəl/
adjective
- Relating to or caused by glaciers (large, slow-moving masses of ice).
- The glacial valleys in the Alps were carved over thousands of years.
- The park is famous for its glacial lakes with crystal-clear blue water.
- Scientists study glacial ice cores to learn about ancient climates.
- Extremely cold; icy in temperature.
- A glacial wind swept across the plains, making everyone shiver.
- They huddled together for warmth in the glacial air of the early morning.
- The water in the mountain stream was glacial, numbing his fingers instantly.
- Very slow; moving or progressing at a pace that seems like a glacier's movement.
- The bureaucracy moved at a glacial pace, taking months to approve the permit.
- Traffic was glacial, so we arrived an hour late.
- His glacial response to the question made the audience impatient.
- Cold and unfriendly in manner or emotion; lacking warmth.
- The meeting ended with a glacial silence between the two rivals.
- She gave him a glacial stare and walked away without a word.
- His glacial tone made it clear he was not interested in small talk.