Meaning
coldness, coolness
- lack of warmth, enthusiasm, or affection; aloofness
- calmness, composure, and self-control in stressful situations
- physical low temperature (less common than 'freddo')
In a sentence
Mi ha salutato con una freddezza che mi ha davvero ferito.
She greeted me with a coldness that really hurt me.
Il chirurgo ha affrontato l'emergenza con straordinaria freddezza.
The surgeon handled the emergency with extraordinary coolness.
Non c'era alcuna freddezza nel modo in cui hanno accolto gli ospiti.
There was no coldness in the way they welcomed the guests.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| freddezza | feminine · singular |
| freddezze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can mean emotional detachment or positive presence of mind ('avere freddezza' / coolness under pressure).
- For actual atmospheric cold, 'freddo' is overwhelmingly preferred.