snowcapped

Wearing white peaks

Snowcapped describes a mountain or peak covered with snow at its summit: snowcapped peaks rose in the distance.

The term evokes alpine scenery and high elevations where snow persists year-round.

Also spelled snow-capped.

alpine

mountain

Tall natural landmass

  • summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
  • peakUtmost height attained
  • ridgeNarrow raised strip

glacier · avalanche · cordillera · sierra · massif · range · elevation · altitude · terrain · trekking

wintry

frost

Thin ice coating

icy · cold · frigid · rime · hoarfrost · blizzard · flurries · icicle · snowfall · snowfield

pristine

untouched

Not contacted or affected

pure · glistening · sparkling · gleaming · white · brilliant · serene · majestic · remote · wilderness

Opposites
summit coverage

snowcappedsnow-free

Lacking frozen precipitation

bare · snowless · barren · exposed · uncovered

temperature/climate implied

snowcappedparched

Extremely dry or thirsty

sun-baked · arid · blazing · sweltering · scorched

Phrases
Family

cap, snow, capped, caps, capping, snowcap, snowcaps, uncapped

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G