7 words to describe the cold, from cool to bone-chilling
Brr, it’s cold in here! Here are seven common English terms to describe chillier temperatures.
Here are some common ways to describe exactly how cold it is. Photo: ShutterstockAre you tired of the same old words to describe the weather? As winter descends upon Hong Kong, our vocabulary often struggles to keep up with the plummeting temperatures. Expand your body of words with this list of chilly terms, ranging from mildly cool to bitterly frigid.
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1. Cool
Meaning: mildly cold, often refreshing
Coldness level: ★
Example: It’s a cool autumn day, perfect for a walk in the park.
2. Chilly
Meaning: slightly cold, uncomfortable
Coldness level: ★★
Example: I’m feeling a bit chilly, I think I’ll wear a sweater.
3. Cold
Meaning: moderately cold
Coldness level: ★★★
Example: It’s cold outside; remember to wear your coat.
4. Freezing
Meaning: very cold, at or below the freezing point of water
Coldness level: ★★★★
Example: It’s freezing. Can we go home?
5. Frigid
Meaning: extremely cold, harsh and severe
Coldness level: ★★★★★
Example: The Arctic wind was frigid, biting us through our winter clothes.
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6. Bitterly cold
Meaning: extremely and unpleasantly cold
Coldness level: ★★★★★
Example: It’s bitterly cold outside. Let’s stay inside where it’s warm.
7. Bone-chilling
Meaning: intensely cold, with an emotional or physical effect on you
Coldness level: ★★★★★
Example: The bone-chilling wind howled through the trees.