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Part of speech
adjective
Pronunciation
GLAY-shul /ˈɡleɪʃ(ə)l/
Definition
Relating to glaciers or the geological action of ice; extremely cold, icy; (figuratively) extremely slow, or unfriendly and cold in manner.
Plain meaning
Glacial means relating to glaciers, or extremely cold, or extremely slow. Glacial pace is very slow; a glacial stare is icy cold; glacial deposits are left by glaciers.
Register
Technical in geology and climate science. Figurative uses are vivid and literary — glacial pace is hyperbolic; a glacial manner is memorably cold. Both registers are commonly used.
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Podcast 2 · Daily Use
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Glacial used naturally — examples, nuances, and close synonyms.
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Podcast 3 · Prompt Engineering
Using “Glacial” in AI prompts
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