Word Adjective
frosted
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈfɹɔstəd/ UK /fɹˈɒstɪd/ frost·ed UK spelling frosteds
Definition
adj.covered with a thin layer of ice or sugar. It can also describe glass that you cannot see through clearly.
adj.covered with a thin, translucent coating of ice or sugar; alternatively, describes glass treated to have a semi-opaque, matte finish.
Examples
“The grass was frosted on the cold winter morning.”
“The bakery window was filled with freshly frosted cupcakes topped with colorful sprinkles.”
“The architect specified frosted glass panels for the office partitions to ensure privacy while still allowing natural light to permeate the workspace.”
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective; typically precedes the noun it modifies.
Etymology
From frost + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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