Definition of COLDNESS

coldness

Plural: coldnesses

Noun

  • The state or quality of being cold or unfriendly.
  • the sensation produced by low temperatures
  • a lack of affection or enthusiasm
    • "a distressing coldness of tone and manner"
  • the absence of heat
    • "the coldness made our breath visible"
  • The relative lack of heat.
  • The sensation resulting from exposure to low temperatures.
  • Limited enthusiasm or affection; coolness.
  • The reciprocal of absolute temperature.

Examples

  • The COLDNESS in the room was palpable after his opponent challenged a perfectly valid word.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English coldnesse, from Old English cealdness, cealdnys (“coldness”), from Proto-West Germanic *kaldanassī (“coldness”), equivalent to cold + -ness. Cognate with West Frisian kâldens (“coldness”), Middle Low German koldenisse, kōldenisse (“coldness”), Middle High German kaltnisse, keltnisse (“coldness”).

Synonyms

chilliness, cold, coolness, frigidity, frigidness, iciness, low temperature

Antonyms

hotness

Scrabble Score: 11

coldness: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
coldness: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
coldness: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

coldness: valid Words With Friends Word