Frostily (Adverb)
Meaning
Without warmth or enthusiasm; "`Come in if you have to,' he said frostily".
Examples
- The hostess greeted the latecomers frostily, her eyes narrowed in annoyance.
- She responded frostily to his apology, clearly unconvinced by his sincerity.
- "I'm fine," she said frostily, turning away to hide her tears.
- The professor spoke frostily to the student who had failed the exam.
- He received the news of his colleague's promotion frostily, feeling envious.