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- pronunciation:
- gleI
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 l
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, concerning, coming from, or marked by the presence of glaciers or other large ice masses.
a glacial era |
| definition 2: |
caused by glaciers or their movement.
glacial scouring on a rock face |
| definition 3: |
exceptionally cold; icy.
a glacial night- similar words:
- arctic, frigid
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| definition 4: |
unfriendly, remote, or indifferent.
His new young girlfriend received a glacial reception from people who had known and loved his recently deceased wife.- similar words:
- frigid
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| definition 5: |
exceptionally slow, like the movement of a glacier.
The arthritic old man was walking at a glacial pace. |
| related words: |
alpine, aqueous, arctic, cold |
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| derivation: |
glacially (adv.) |
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