cold
The absence of heat.
“the coldness made our breath visible”
“come in out of the cold”
The sensation produced by low temperatures.
“he shivered from the cold”
“the cold helped clear his head”
A mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs).
“will they never find a cure for the common cold?”
Having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration.
“a cold climate”
“a cold room”
Having lost freshness through passage of time.
“a cold trail”
“dogs attempting to catch a cold scent”
Lacking the warmth of life.
“cold in his grave”
Marked by errorless familiarity.
“had her lines cold before rehearsals started”
Of a seeker; far from the object sought.
So intense as to be almost uncontrollable.
“cold fury gripped him”
Unconscious from a blow or shock or intoxication.
“the boxer was out cold”
“pass out cold”
Sexually unresponsive.
“was cold to his advances”
Without compunction or human feeling.
“in cold blood”
“cold-blooded killing”
Lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new.
(color) giving no sensation of warmth.
“a cold bluish grey”
Extended meanings; especially of psychological coldness; without human warmth or emotion.
“a cold unfriendly nod”
“a cold and unaffectionate person”
Feeling or showing no enthusiasm.
“a cold audience”
“a cold response to the new play”