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View synonyms for freezing

freezing

[ free-zing ]

adjective

  1. (of temperatures) approaching, at, or below the freezing point.
  2. extremely or uncomfortably cold; chilled:

    We were both freezing and welcomed the hot cocoa.

  3. beginning to freeze or partially frozen; frozen; in the process of being or becoming frozen. frozen.


freezing

/ ˈfriːzɪŋ /

adjective

  1. informal.
    extremely cold
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • freezing·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of freezing1

First recorded in 1605–15; freeze + -ing 2
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Example Sentences

Temperatures overnight will drop close to or just below freezing for many of us.

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But they worried the government's rumoured plans, such as freezing Personal Independence Payments, would punish all those on disability benefits, including those with severe disabilities who could never work.

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The brightly coloured drinks are designed to appeal to children - but most contain the naturally occurring sweetener glycerol, instead of sugar, to stop them freezing solid and give the slushy effect.

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But it has already led to the US president freezing financial aid to the country.

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She alleges that Baca “influenced this change, effectively freezing her out of future employment opportunities within county.”

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