frostier
Colder and icier
Frostier is the comparative form of frosty, describing something colder or more ice-covered than something else: The mornings grew frostier as November wore on.
More commonly, frostier characterizes behavior or attitudes that are notably cool, unfriendly, or unwelcoming: Her reception at the office was frostier than she expected.
The word often appears in comparisons highlighting a decline in warmth between people or groups.
Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- distantFar away or aloof
- coldLow temperature state
- standoffishUnfriendly in manner
- hostileAggressively unfriendly
unwelcoming · chilly · cool · unapproachable · reserved · detached · indifferent · remote
frigid
Extremely and intensely cold
wintry · subzero · polar · arctic · chilly · nippy · crisp · brisk · bitter · numbing
aloof
Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- distantFar away or aloof
- coldLow temperature state
- standoffishUnfriendly in manner
hostile · unwelcoming · chilly · cool · unapproachable · reserved · detached · indifferent · remote · antisocial
cutting
Dividing via sharp edge
curt · brusque · caustic · scathing · acerbic · blunt · gruff · severe · piercing · stinging