You Are The Weather

Glossary English

Valin orð á ensku úr innsetningunni Þú ert veðrið (Ísland)

bad

1 unpleasant or unwelcome : bad news | bad weather. unsatisfactory or unfortunate : bad luck | [as n. ] ( the bad) taking the good with the bad. (of an unwelcome thing) serious; severe : bad headaches | a bad crash | a bad mistake. not suitable : morning was a bad time to ask Andy about anything.

2 (of the atmosphere) polluted; unhealthy : bad air.

3 morally depraved; wicked : the bad guys | bad language | a bad reputation. naughty; badly behaved : what a bad girl | bad behavior.

balmy

1 (of the weather) pleasantly warm : the balmy days of late summer.

2 informal extremely foolish; eccentric : this is a balmy decision. | I think he’s gone balmy again. SYNONYMS: he balmy breezes of the West Indies mild, gentle, temperate, summery, calm, tranquil, clement, fine, pleasant, benign, soothing, soft.

bitter

1 having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet (of chocolate) dark and unsweetened.

2 (of people or their feelings or behavior) angry, hurt, or resentful because of one's bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment : I don't feel jealous or bitter. (of wind, cold, or weather) intensely cold : a bitter wind blowing from the east.

breezy

1 pleasantly windy : it was a bright, breezy day.

2 appearing relaxed, informal, and cheerily brisk : the text is written in a breezy, matter-of-fact manner.

bright

1 giving out or reflecting a lot of light; shining : I have problems seeing when the sun is bright | her bright, dark eyes.
full of light : the rooms are bright and spacious. (of a period of time) having sunny, cloudless weather : the long, bright days of June.

2 (of a person, idea, or remark) intelligent and quick-witted : a bright young journalist | a suggestion box for bright ideas.

brisk

active, fast, and energetic : a good brisk walk | business appeared to be brisk. (of the weather or wind) cold but fresh and enlivening. sharp or abrupt : the brisk, dismissive nod of her head.

calm

1 (of a person, action, or manner) not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions : keep calm, she told herself | his voice was calm. (of a place) peaceful, esp. in contrast to recent violent activity : the city was reported to be calm, but army patrols remained.

2 (of the weather) pleasantly free from wind : the night was clear and calm. (of the sea) not disturbed by large waves.

chilly

uncomfortably cool or cold : it had turned chilly | a chilly day. (of a person) feeling cold : I felt a bit chilly. unfriendly : a chilly reception.

clammy

unpleasantly damp and sticky or slimy to touch : his skin felt cold and clammy. (of air or atmosphere) damp and unpleasant : the clammy atmosphere of the cave.

cold

1 of or at a low or relatively low temperature, esp. when compared with the human body : a freezing cold day | it's cold outside | a sharp, cold wind.

2 lacking affection or warmth of feeling; unemotional : how cold and calculating he was | cold black eyes | cold politeness. not affected by emotion; objective : cold statistics. sexually unresponsive; frigid.

cool

1 of or at a fairly low temperature : it'll be a cool afternoon | the wind kept them cool. showing no friendliness toward a person or enthusiasm for an idea or project : he gave a cool reception to the suggestion for a research center. free from excitement or anxiety : he prided himself on keeping a cool head | she seems cool, calm, and collected.

2 informal fashionably attractive or impressive : I always wore sunglasses to look cool.

crisp

1 (of a substance) firm, dry, and brittle, esp. in a way considered pleasing or attractive : crisp bacon | the snow is lovely and crisp. (of the weather) cool, fresh, and invigorating : a crisp autumn day.

2 (of a way of speaking or writing) briskly decisive and matter-of-fact, without hesitation or unnecessary detail : they were cut off with a crisp “Thank you.”

dreary

dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing : the dreary routine of working, eating, and trying to sleep. a dreary day gloomy, dismal, dull, dark, dingy, murky, overcast; depressing, somber

dull

1 lacking brightness, vividness, or sheen : his face glowed in the dull lamplight | his black hair looked dull. (of the weather) overcast; gloomy : next morning dawned dull.

2 (of a person) slow to understand; stupid : the voice of a teacher talking to a rather dull child. See note at stupid .

fierce

having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness : as women, we need to accept that we can be fierce, cunning, and predatory | the fierce air battles that ensued over the Pacific. (of a feeling, emotion, or action) showing a heartfelt and powerful intensity : he kissed her with a fierce, demanding passion. (of the weather or temperature) powerful and destructive in extent or intensity : fierce storms lashed the country.

fine

1 of high quality : this was a fine piece of filmmaking | fine wines. (of a person) worthy of or eliciting admiration : what a fine human being he is. (of the weather) bright and clear : it was another fine winter day. of imposing and dignified appearance or size : a very fine Elizabethan mansion.

2 (of feelings) refined; elevated : you might appeal to their finer feelings.

foggy

full of or accompanied by fog : a dark and foggy night. unable to think clearly; confused : she was foggy with sleep.

foul

1 offensive to the senses, esp. through having a disgusting smell or taste or being unpleasantly soiled : a foul odor | his foul breath. informal very disagreeable or unpleasant (of the weather) wet and stormy.

2 wicked or immoral : murder most foul.

frigid

very cold in temperature : frigid water. (esp. of a woman) unable or unwilling to be sexually aroused and responsive. showing no friendliness or enthusiasm; stiff or formal in behavior or style : Henrietta looked back with a frigid calm.

SYNONYMS
1 a frigid January night very cold, bitterly cold, bitter, freezing, frozen, frosty, icy, gelid, chilly, chill, wintry, bleak, subzero, arctic, Siberian, bone-chilling, polar, glacial, hypothermic; informal nippy.

2 frigid politeness stiff, formal, stony, wooden, unemotional, passionless, unfeeling, indifferent, unresponsive, unenthusiastic, austere, distant, aloof, remote, reserved, unapproachable; frosty, cold, icy, cool, unsmiling, forbidding, unfriendly, unwelcoming

frosty

1 (of the weather) very cold with frost forming on surfaces : a cold and frosty morning. covered with or as if with frost : the dog crouched in the frosty grass.

2 cold and unfriendly in manner : Sam gave her a frosty look.

gorgeous

beautiful; very attractive : gorgeous colors and exquisite decoration. informal very pleasant : a short but gorgeous hot summer.

gray

1 of a color intermediate between black and white, as of ashes or an overcast sky : gray flannel trousers. (of a person) having gray hair : a gray, fatherly gentleman. informal relating to old people, esp. when seen as an oppressed group : gray power. (of the weather) cloudy and dull; without sun : a cold, gray November day. (of a person's face) pale, as through tiredness, age, or illness : a few people, their faces gray and bitter.

2 dull and nondescript; without interest or character : gray, faceless men | the gray daily routine.

harsh

1 unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses : drenched in a harsh white neon light | harsh guttural shouts.

2 cruel or severe : a time of harsh military discipline. (of a climate or conditions) difficult to survive in; hostile : the harsh environment of the desert.

hazy

covered by a haze : the sky was hazy from irrigation evaporation. vague, indistinct, or ill-defined : hazy memories | the picture we have of him as a man is extremely hazy.

hot

1 having a high degree of heat or a high temperature : it was hot inside the hall | basking under a hot sun. feeling or producing an uncomfortable sensation of heat : she felt hot and her throat was parched.

2 passionately enthusiastic, eager, or excited : the idea had been nurtured in his hot imagination. lustful, amorous, or erotic : steamy bed scenes that may be too hot for young fans. angry, indignant, or upset : her reply came boiling out of her, hot with rage.

icy

covered with or consisting of ice : there were icy patches on the roads. very cold : an icy wind. figurative (of a person's tone or manner) very unfriendly; hostile : her voice was icy.

mild

gentle and not easily provoked : she was implacable, despite her mild exterior. (of weather) moderately warm, esp. less cold than expected : it is still mild enough to work outdoors.

moist

slightly wet; damp or humid : the air was moist and heavy. (of the eyes) wet with tears : her brother's eyes became moist. (of a climate) rainy.

nasty

1 highly unpleasant, esp. to the senses; physically nauseating : plastic bags burn with a nasty, acrid smell. (of the weather) unpleasantly cold or wet : a cold, nasty day. repugnant to the mind; morally bad : her stories are very nasty, full of murder and violence.

2 (of a person or animal) behaving in an unpleasant or spiteful way: Harry was a nasty, foul-mouthed old devil | when she confronted him, he turned nasty.

ominous

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious : there were ominous dark clouds gathering overhead.

oppressive

unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint, esp. on a minority or other subordinate group : an oppressive dictatorship. weighing heavily on the mind or spirits; causing depression or discomfort : a profound loneliness, an oppressive emptiness. (of weather) excessively hot and humid. SYNONYMS: it was gray and oppressive muggy, close, heavy, hot, humid, sticky, steamy, airless, stuffy, stifling, suffocating, sultry.

rough

1 having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level (of ground or terrain) having many bumps or other obstacles; difficult to cross : they had to carry the victim across the rough, stony ground.

2 (of a person or their behavior) not gentle; violent or boisterous : strollers should be capable of withstanding rough treatment. See note at rude . (of weather) wild and stormy.

serene

1 calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil : her eyes were closed and she looked very serene | serene certainty. See note at calm . an expanse of clear sky or calm sea : not a cloud obscured the deep serene.

steamy

producing, filled with, or clouded with steam : a small steamy kitchen. (of a place or its atmosphere) hot and humid : the hot, steamy jungle. informal depicting or involving erotic sexual activity : steamy sex scenes | a steamy affair.

stormy

(of weather) characterized by strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow : a dark and stormy night. (of the sea or sky) having large waves or dark clouds because of windy or rainy conditions : gray and stormy skies. full of angry or violent outbursts of feeling

sultry

1 (of the air or weather) hot and humid.

2 (of a person, esp. a woman) attractive in a way that suggests a passionate nature. SYNONYMS: 1 a sultry day humid, close, airless, stifling, oppressive, muggy, sticky, sweltering, tropical, heavy; hot; informal boiling, roasting. antonym refreshing. 2 a sultry film star passionate, attractive, sensual, sexy, voluptuous, erotic, seductive.

sunny

bright with sunlight : a sunny day. (of a place) receiving much sunlight : find a sunny patch for the dahlia tubers. (of a person or their temperament) cheery and bright : he had a sunny disposition.

temperate

1 of, relating to, or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures.

2 showing moderation or self-restraint : Charles was temperate in his consumption of both food and drink.

SYNONYMS: temperate climates mild, clement, benign, gentle, balmy

tempestuous

1 characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion : he had a reckless and tempestuous streak.

2 very stormy : a tempestuous wind.

thick

1 densely filled or covered with : the room was thick with smoke | figurative the air was thick with rumors. (of air, the atmosphere, or an odor carried by them) heavy or dense : a thick odor of dust and perfume. (of darkness or a substance in the air) so black or dense as to be impossible or difficult to see through : the shore was obscured by thick fog. not flowing freely : thick mud.

2 informal of low intelligence; stupid : he's a bit thick | I've got to shout to get it into your thick head.

threatening

(of a person or situation) causing someone to feel vulnerable or at risk : she was a type he found threatening. (of weather conditions) indicating that bad weather is likely : black threatening clouds.

torrid

very hot and dry : the torrid heat of the afternoon. full of passionate or highly charged emotions arising from sexual love : a torrid love affair. full of difficulty or tribulation : Wall Street is in for a torrid time in the next few weeks.

SYNONYMS:
1 a torrid summer hot, dry, scorching, searing, blazing, blistering, sweltering, burning, sultry; informal boiling (hot), baking (hot), sizzling.

2 a torrid affair passionate, ardent, lustful, amorous; informal steamy, sultry, sizzling, hot.

warm

1 of or at a fairly or comfortably high temperature : a warm September evening | [as complement ] I walked quickly to keep warm. 2 having, showing, or expressive of enthusiasm, affection, or kindness : they exchanged warm, friendly smiles | a warm welcome. archaic sexually explicit or titillating.

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