reply coldly

Frequency: 7.21.5 per million words

To give a reply without any warmth or friendliness.

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Examples (10)

  • He asked her how she was, and she just replied coldly, "Fine."
  • "That's none of your business," she replied coldly when he inquired about her personal life.
  • I tried to apologize, but he simply replied coldly that it was too late.
  • If you ask him about his past, he will likely reply coldly or not at all.
  • Ignoring my outstretched hand, he replied coldly, "We have nothing further to discuss."
  • The spokesperson replied coldly to the journalist's question, offering a curt "no comment."
  • When I asked if she still loved me, she looked away and replied coldly, "I don't know."
  • The manager replied coldly to the employee's request for a raise, stating that performance did not warrant it.
  • Despite my attempts to be friendly, she continued to reply coldly to all my questions.
  • He expected a warm welcome, but instead, she just nodded and replied coldly to his greeting.