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glacial adj

Glacial means icy. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of glacial

  • icy
  • extremely slow

Usage examples of glacial

Customer service moved at a glacial pace, taking three weeks to answer a simple question.

The hikers crossed a glacial valley carved long ago by moving ice.

His glacial stare made the room feel colder, as if he had no warmth or sympathy at all.

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