Gelid
(adjective)
Extremely cold; icy.
Origin:
Gelid is derived from the latin word "gelidus" meaning "icy cold".
Examples:
- The gelid wind bit through his coat, making him shiver.
- The gelid water made her fingers numb.
- The gelid air made it difficult to breathe.
- The gelid temperature caused the pipes to freeze.
- The gelid snow crunched under his boots.