ice princess

Cold, elegant skater

An ice princess is a woman who appears cold, aloof, or emotionally distant—beautiful but unapproachable.

The term suggests someone who keeps others at arm's length through haughty or reserved behavior: She had a reputation as an ice princess, but she was actually just shy.

The phrase can be admiring or critical depending on context, sometimes implying elegance and composure, other times dismissiveness or cruelty.

Related

elegant · tiara · skating · rink · triple axel · distant · queenly · frosty · glacial · haughty · beautiful · blonde · snow · winter · crystal · throne · pale · fairy tale

Categories
Opposites
emotional warmth and approachability

ice princesssweetheart

Affectionate name for beloved

people person · ray of sunshine · social butterfly · hugger · nurturer

social accessibility and friendliness

ice princessgirl next door

Wholesome, approachable young woman

everywoman · woman of the people · life of the party · friendly face · good-time girl

romantic/sexual accessibility

ice princessflirt

Playfully attract attention

coquette · vamp · man-eater · femme fatale · temptress

Family

princess, ices, iced, icing, icier, iciest, iciness, prince, princes

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G