Glacial

/ˈɡleɪ.ʃəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to or derived from a glacier.

The glacial landscape was marked by deep valleys and towering peaks.

Extremely cold; icy.

She stepped outside into the glacial winds that swept across the mountain.

Characterized by a slow-moving or sluggish quality; extremely slow.

The project's progress was glacial, stretching on for years without significant changes.

Emotionally cold or unfriendly.

His glacial demeanor made it difficult for others to approach him.

Derived from Middle French 'glaciaire' meaning 'of ice', from Latin 'glacies' meaning 'ice'.

glacial pace:

A very slow speed or rate of progress.

glacial period:

A geological time frame characterized by glaciations.

glacial environment:

An area where glacier activity significantly shapes the land.

Extremely unresponsive or unemotional.

Her glacial attitude in meetings was hard to ignore.

Very slow to escalate or advance.

The negotiation process was glacial, taking years to reach an agreement.