Definition of Gelid

extremely cold or icy

Examples of Gelid in a sentence

The swimmer immediately regretted wading into the gelid waters, as the coldness of the lake was almost unbearable.  🔊

Gelid air from the Arctic Ocean made even the penguins shiver.  🔊

Gelid temperatures stopped many beach goers in as the cold snap swept through the area.  🔊

Although Alaska is known for its gelid weather, it has some amazing tourist spots that can bring sightseers in out of the cold.  🔊

In the gelid climate, nomads hunted for seals and fished along the icy banks.  🔊

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