glacial: 意味と定義

Of, relating to, or derived from a glacier.

Suggesting the extreme slowness of a glacier: Work proceeded at a glacial pace.

Characterized or dominated by the existence of glaciers. Used of a geologic epoch.

Pleistocene. See Table at geologic time.

Extremely cold; icy: glacial waters. See Synonyms at cold.

Having the appearance of ice.

Lacking warmth and friendliness: a glacial stare.

Coldly detached: a glacial composure.