snow-capped
Frosted at summit
Snow-capped describes mountains or peaks covered with snow at their summits: snow-capped peaks rose in the distance.
The term evokes alpine scenery and appears frequently in travel writing and nature descriptions.
Also spelled snowcapped.
Peak or diplomatic gathering
- alpineOf high elevations
- rangeExtent of variation
- cordilleraLinked mountain ranges
- sierraSaw-toothed mountain range
massif · highland · ridge · pinnacle · aiguille · volcano · Himalayas · Andes
Not contacted or affected
- virginOne sexually inexperienced
- unspoiledNot damaged or degraded
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- sereneUntroubled and composed
pure · immaculate · majestic · breathtaking · dramatic · panoramic · scenic · spectacular
summit
Peak or diplomatic gathering
- alpineOf high elevations
- rangeExtent of variation
- cordilleraLinked mountain ranges
sierra · massif · highland · ridge · pinnacle · aiguille · volcano · Himalayas · Andes · Alps
glacier
Slow-moving ice mass
hoarfrost · permafrost · icy · frigid · glacial · frozen · crystal · icefield · firn · névé
untouched
Not contacted or affected
- virginOne sexually inexperienced
- unspoiledNot damaged or degraded
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
serene · pure · immaculate · majestic · breathtaking · dramatic · panoramic · scenic · spectacular · awe-inspiring
blizzard
Violent prolonged snowstorm
snowbound · treeline · tundra · subalpine · cold · freezing · arctic · chill · frosty