icy glare
Cold, hostile look
An icy glare is a cold, hostile look meant to express disapproval, contempt, or warning without words.
The ice metaphor suggests emotional coldness—the opposite of warmth or friendliness.
She shot him an icy glare across the dinner table.
The phrase implies controlled anger rather than explosive rage.
- coldLow temperature state
- stone coldTotally without heat
- stareProlonged fixed gaze
- death stareIntensely hostile glare
- frostyCold or unwelcoming
piercing · if looks could kill · withering · daggers · evil eye · steely · hostile · dirty look · disapproval · freezing · sharp · cutting · scowl · mean mug · contempt · stern · glacial · chilling
- facial expressionssmiling, smile, grin, grinning, frown
- detachmentemotional numbness, detached, dispassion, disengaged, indifference
interpersonal intent
icy glarewarm welcome
open arms · friendly wave · come-hither look · warm greeting · embrace