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.