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wintry
adjective win·try \ˈwin-trē\
: relating to, happening during, or typical of winter
: not cheerful or friendly
win·tri·erwin·tri·est
Full Definition of WINTRY
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of winter
2
— win·tri·ness \ˈwin-trē-nəs\ noun
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Variants of WINTRY
win·try also win·tery \ˈwin-t(ə-)rē\
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First Known Use of WINTRY
before 12th century
WINTRIEST Defined for Kids
wintry
adjective win·try \ˈwin-trē\
win·tri·erwin·tri·est
Definition of WINTRY for Kids
1
: marked by or characteristic of winter <a wintry landscape> <wintry weather>
2
: not friendly : cold <a wintry welcome>
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