glacial (Meaning)

Wordnet

glacial (a)

relating to or derived from a glacier

Wordnet

glacial (s)

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

extremely cold

Webster

glacial (a.)

Pertaining to ice or to its action; consisting of ice; frozen; icy; esp., pertaining to glaciers; as, glacial phenomena.

Resembling ice; having the appearance and consistency of ice; -- said of certain solid compounds; as, glacial phosphoric or acetic acids.

FAQs About the word glacial

relating to or derived from a glacier, devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain, extremely coldPertaining to ice or to its actio

chill, arctic, cool, freezing,icy, cold, chilly, frigid, wintery, chilled

seething, fervid, fiery, warming, white-hot, burning, tepid, torrid, fiery, molten

The glacial pace of negotiations threatened to delay the project indefinitely.

The mountain's icy peak had a distinctly glacial appearance.

The glacial wind howled through the valley, carrying a chill that pierced to the bone.

The glacier's slow, relentless movement left behind a trail of boulders and debris.