Meaning & Definition of Glacial in English

1. Relating to or derived from a glacier

• "Glacial deposit"

2. Devoid of warmth and cordiality

• Expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

• "A frigid greeting"

• "Got a frosty reception"

• "A frozen look on their faces"

• "A glacial handshake"

• "Icy stare"

• "Wintry smile"

3. Extremely cold

• "An arctic climate"

• "A frigid day"

• "Gelid waters of the north atlantic"

• "Glacial winds"

• "Icy hands"

• "Polar weather"