answer coldly

Frequency: 7.21.5 per million words

To give a reply without any warmth or friendliness.

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Examples (10)

  • When I asked about her day, she just looked away and answered coldly.
  • The official answered the reporter's questions coldly, refusing to provide any details.
  • He tends to answer coldly whenever someone questions his authority.
  • "That is none of your business," he answered coldly.
  • If you ask her about her ex-husband, she will probably answer you coldly.
  • The witness answered every question coldly, showing no emotion.
  • I was surprised when my normally cheerful friend answered my greeting so coldly.
  • She learned to answer coldly to protect herself from getting hurt.
  • Why must you always answer me so coldly?
  • Despite his inner turmoil, the spy answered the interrogator coldly.