Associations to the word «Icily»

Wiktionary

ICILY, adverb. In the manner of ice; with a cold or chilling effect.
ICILY, adverb. (figuratively) In an uncaring manner.

Dictionary definition

ICILY, adverb. In a cold and icy manner; "`Mr. Powell finds it easier to take it out of mothers, children and sick people than to take on this vast industry,' Mr Brown commented icily".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley