American English

How to pronounce coldly

adverbB2
KOHLDlee

/ˈkʰoʊld̚.li/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

In an unfriendly way, without warmth or kindness.

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Meanings & examples

adverbless common

In an unfriendly way, without warmth or kindness.

She replied coldly and walked away.

Common phrases & grammar

reply coldly · reject something coldly