Dictionary entry

Icy

Webster's Dictionary 1913

I″cy (?), a. [Compar.Icier (?); superl.Iciest.] [AS. īsig. See Ice.] 1. Pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in, ice; cold; frosty. “Icy chains.” Shak.Icy region.” Boyle.Icy seas.” Pope.

2. Characterized by coldness, as of manner, influence, etc.; chilling; frigid; cold.

Icy was the deportment with which Philip received these demonstrations of affection. Motley.