Coldly

/ˈkoʊldli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner that is emotionally detached or lacking warmth.

She responded coldly, showing no sign of empathy towards his situation.

Without warmth or enthusiasm.

He coldly rejected the proposal without giving it much thought.

In a temperature-related sense; lacking warmth.

The wind blew coldly through the open window.

In a way that is unfriendly or unwelcoming.

The meeting started coldly, with everyone sitting in silence.

From the adjective 'cold' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

coldly indifferent

showing a lack of interest or concern

coldly calculating

acting in a ruthless and unemotional manner

coldly dispassionate

lacking emotional involvement or bias

cold

having a low temperature; lacking warmth

coldness

the state of being cold; lack of warmth or emotion

chill

an unpleasant feeling of coldness

to leave someone out in a cold manner

He coldly ghosted her after their first date.

to treat someone with indifference

She felt coldly treated after being excluded from the meeting.