Gelidly

/ˈdʒɛlɪdli/ adverb

Definition

In a gelid manner; with extreme coldness, either physically or emotionally; in a chilly or aloof way.

Etymology

From gelid (adjective) plus the adverbial suffix -ly, which transforms adjectives into adverbs describing how something is done or occurs.

Kelly Says

Adding -ly to gelid creates an adverb that works perfectly for describing cold, distant behavior—like when someone speaks gelidly to show they don't like you!

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