grow cold
Temperature drops off
To grow cold is to lose warmth, literally or figuratively.
A relationship that grows cold loses its affection or intimacy: Things between them had grown cold after the argument.
Food grows cold when left uneaten.
A trail grows cold when clues become stale and hard to follow.
Cold sensation or relaxation
- freezeBecome solid from cold
- shiverInvoluntary trembling sensation
- frostThin ice coating
- numbLacking physical sensation
frosty · nippy · brisk · wintry · bitter · freezing · icy · frigid
Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- reservedRestrained in manner
- unfriendlyNot welcoming or warm
- standoffishUnfriendly in manner
- frostyCold or unwelcoming
icy · dismissive · unwelcoming · inhospitable · brusque · curt · stiff · formal
Burn without flame
- ashCombustion's powdery remains
- flickerUnsteady, brief light
- extinguishEnd combustion forcibly
- dimLow in light
wane · embers · coals · cinders · fireplace · hearth · dying fire · burn out
Far away or aloof
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
- estrangedSeparated by emotional distance
- detachedApart or uninvolved
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
unresponsive · alienated · disconnected · fall out · drift apart · loveless · disenchanted · unrequited
Uncomplaining endurer of hardship
- impassiveWithout visible emotion
- unfeelingWithout compassion or emotion
- dispassionateFree from emotional involvement
- emotionlessLacking any sentiment
detached · numb · hardened · calloused · desensitized · shut down · closed off · guarded
chill
Cold sensation or relaxation
numb · frosty · nippy · brisk · wintry · bitter · freezing · icy · frigid · glacial
aloof
Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- reservedRestrained in manner
- unfriendlyNot welcoming or warm
- standoffishUnfriendly in manner
frosty · icy · dismissive · unwelcoming · inhospitable · brusque · curt · stiff · formal · unapproachable
smolder
Burn without flame
- ashCombustion's powdery remains
- flickerUnsteady, brief light
- extinguishEnd combustion forcibly
dim · wane · embers · coals · cinders · fireplace · hearth · dying fire · burn out
distant
Far away or aloof
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
- estrangedSeparated by emotional distance
- detachedApart or uninvolved
indifferent · unresponsive · alienated · disconnected · fall out · drift apart · loveless · disenchanted · unrequited · neglected
stoic
Uncomplaining endurer of hardship
- impassiveWithout visible emotion
- unfeelingWithout compassion or emotion
- dispassionateFree from emotional involvement
emotionless · detached · numb · hardened · calloused · desensitized · shut down · closed off · guarded · steely
grow coldwarm up to
Gradually become fond of
warm up · open up · thaw · soften · fall in love
grow coldheat up
Raise the temperature
catch fire · perk up · come alive · get into · take to
grow, cold, grows, grew, grown, growing, growth, growths, colder