Frosted

/ˈfrɔːstɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of frost; to coat with frost or to become covered with frost.

The fields were frosted overnight, creating a beautiful white landscape.

To cover a cake or pastry with frosting.

She frosted the cake with chocolate icing and decorated it with fresh berries.

adjective

Coated with frost or resembling frost; having a frosted appearance.

The frosted window panes added a wintery charm to the cozy room.

Treated to have a rough or matte finish, typically to diffuse light.

The bathroom had frosted glass to ensure privacy while allowing light in.

From the word 'frost', meaning a thin layer of ice or cold, combined with the past participle suffix '-ed'.

frosted over:

to become covered with frost or ice.

frosted tips:

a hair highlighting technique where the tips of the hair are lightened.

frosted glass:

glass that has been treated to create a translucent surface.

In a state of confusion or bewilderment.

After that long meeting, I felt completely frosted.

Highly intoxicated.

He was so frosted at the party last night that he couldn't stand.