Word
wintry
Phoneticswin·try, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwɪntɹi/
UK/wˈɪntɹi/
Definition
adj. relating to winter or having the cold, gray, and snowy qualities of that season. You use this to describe the weather, the light, or even a person's mood.
adj. relating to, characteristic of, or resembling winter. Often describes atmospheric conditions, light, or a person's demeanor.
Examples
“The wintry wind made the walk to work very cold.”
“The landscape was transformed by a wintry blanket of snow that covered every branch and rooftop.”
“The film's wintry aesthetic, defined by its muted color palette and constant overcast skies, perfectly mirrors the protagonist's internal sense of isolation and melancholy.”
Examples
simple
“The wintry wind made the walk to work very cold.”
contextual
“The landscape was transformed by a wintry blanket of snow that covered every branch and rooftop.”
complex
“The film's wintry aesthetic, defined by its muted color palette and constant overcast skies, perfectly mirrors the protagonist's internal sense of isolation and melancholy.”
Real-World Examples
“Forecasters predict there could be further showers on Monday, with some of them wintry.” Etymology
From winter + -y; compare Old English wintriġ (a parallel formation).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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