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Glacial for Dummies

adjective

pronunciation: 'gleɪʃəl

What does Glacial really mean?

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Hey there! So, I see you're asking about the word "glacial." That's a great word! Let's break it down and make sure you understand it.

Okay, imagine you're in a place where it's really, really cold, like the North or South Pole. Can you picture that? Good! Now, imagine a huge icy mass that's moving ever so slowly. It's so slow that you can't even notice it moving by just looking at it. This icy mass is what we call a glacier.

So when we say something is "glacial," we're not talking about speed, but rather about something that's related to a glacier. It means that something is really slow, like the movement of a glacier. It's like when you have a task to do, and you do it at a super, super slow pace. It's the opposite of something being fast or quick. Kind of like when you're trying to crawl, and you move at a glacial pace!

Now, here's another way we can use the word "glacial." Have you ever seen ice or a frozen lake or even a frozen ice cube? What do you notice about it? That's right, it's solid and really, really cold! Well, "glacial" can also describe something that's icy or frigid, like that frozen lake or ice cube. So, if someone says, "This drink is so cold, it's glacial!" it means it's as cold as ice!

To sum it up, "glacial" means something that is extremely slow, like the movement of a glacier, or something that is icy and very cold, just like a frozen lake. So next time you come across this word, remember it's all about being slow or being really, really cold. Hope that clears things up for you!

Revised and Fact checked by Megan Brown on 2023-10-29 07:19:55

Glacial In a sentece

Learn how to use Glacial inside a sentece

  • Yesterday, when I went to the beach, the water was very cold like ice. It felt like a glacial ocean.
  • I had a popsicle and when I bit into it, my teeth became very cold and it felt like a glacial treat.
  • When I touched the icy window during winter, it felt as if the glass was glacial, freezing my hand.
  • In the refrigerator, there was a bottle of water that had been there for a long time, and when I touched it, it was so cold like a glacial river.
  • When I went hiking in the mountains, I saw a huge chunk of ice that looked like a glacial wall.

Glacial Synonyms

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Glacial Similar Words

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Glacial Pertains To

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