Numbing and Nippy

Numbing

Numbing adjective - Having a low or subnormal temperature.
Usage example: the numbing air of that wintry morning

Nippy and numbing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nippy" instead an adjective "Numbing".

Nearby Words: numb, numbed, numbness

Nippy

Nippy adjective - Having a low or subnormal temperature.
Usage example: bring a jacket, as it's a little nippy outside

Numbing and nippy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Numbing" instead an adjective "Nippy".

Nearby Words: nipped, nipper, nipping
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