adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb, noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
extremely cold; chilly; freezing
Describes a piercing, uncomfortable coldness of air, objects, or environments. Often used adverbially with と or as a する verb.
冷え冷えとした廊下を裸足で歩いた。
I walked barefoot down the freezing hallway.
エアコン
The room is chilly from the air conditioning.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb, noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Evokes a cold, empty, emotionally bleak atmosphere. Often used for places or situations that feel lifeless and isolating.
誰もいない駅の待合室は冷え冷えとしていた。
The empty station waiting room felt desolate.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb, noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
coldly; frostily; with a chill
Describes a person's attitude or treatment that is distant, unfriendly, or lacking warmth. Often used with verbs like する or なる.
彼は冷え冷えとした口調で断った。
He refused in a cold tone.
二人の関係は冷え冷えしている。
Their relationship has grown cold.