ICY

icy. Icy, a. full of or having ice, cold, very backward

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I″cy (?), a. [Compar. Icier (?); superl. Iciest.] [[AS. īsig. See Ice.]] 1. 1. Pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in, ice; cold; frosty. “Icy chains.” Shak. “Icy region.” Boyle. “Icy seas.” Pope.
2. 2. Characterized by coldness, as of manner, influence, etc.; chilling; frigid; cold.
Icy was the deportment with which Philip received these demonstrations of affection. Motley.