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    glacial

    glacial - Dictionary definition and meaning for word glacial

    Definition
    (adj) relating to or derived from a glacier
    Example Sentence
    • glacial deposit
    Definition
    (adj) devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
    Synonyms : frigid , frosty , frozen , icy , wintry
    Example Sentence
    • a frigid greeting
    • got a frosty reception
    • a frozen look on their faces
    • a glacial handshake
    • icy stare
    • wintry smile
    Definition
    (adj) extremely cold
    Synonyms : arctic , frigid , gelid , icy , polar
    Example Sentence
    • an arctic climate
    • a frigid day
    • gelid waters of the North Atlantic
    • glacial winds
    • icy hands
    • polar weather
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for glacial

glacial can be considered as facial(unfriendliness expression)

Ice+Glass>=Glass+ice

Remember TITANIC, it was hit by a freezing cold Glacier like...and glaciers are very cold ... so glacial would be extremely cold...

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