Icy \I"cy\, a. [Compar. Icier; superl. Iciest.]

[AS. [=i]sig. See Ice.]

1. Pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in, ice; cold; frosty. ``Icy chains.'' --Shak. ``Icy region.'' --Boyle. ``Icy seas.'' --Pope.

2. Characterized by coldness, as of manner, influence, etc.; chilling; frigid; cold.

Icy was the deportment with which Philip received these demonstrations of affection. --Motley.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)