icy tone

Frequency: 6.07.5 per million words

a way of speaking that shows no emotion and is unfriendly

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Examples (10)

  • She replied in an icy tone that ended the conversation immediately.
  • "I have nothing to say to you," he said in an icy tone.
  • The manager addressed the staff in an icy tone regarding the errors.
  • Despite her anger, she maintained a calm but icy tone.
  • His sudden icy tone made everyone at the table uncomfortable.
  • She delivered the warning in an icy tone that sent shivers down my spine.
  • The customer service agent's icy tone was not helpful at all.
  • He dropped his voice to an icy tone when he mentioned his rival.
  • "You are mistaken," she stated with an icy tone of authority.
  • I knew I was in trouble when my mother spoke in that icy tone.