Cold/kəʊld/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensation Describes the sensation felt on your skin, which is the opposite of warm. She shivered because it was so cold outside. Pro Tip 2/3Temperature Description Used to convey actual temperature; normally implies it's uncomfortably low. Pack a jacket— it's cold in the mountains. Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Metaphor Sometimes used metaphorically to describe a lack of warmth or passion in activities. The audience's reaction was cold, barely clapping.