( often initial capital letter ) of, pertaining to, or located at or near the North Pole

the arctic region.

coming from the North Pole or the arctic region

an arctic wind.

characteristic of the extremely cold, snowy, windy weather north of the Arctic Circle; frigid; bleak

an arctic winter.

suitable for use in the arctic

arctic boots.

extremely cold in manner, atmosphere, etc.

a look of arctic disdain.

( often initial capital letter ) the region lying north of the Arctic Circle or of the northernmost limit of tree growth; the polar area north of the timber line.

arctics, warm, waterproof overshoes.

adjective

tropic

adjective

chill , chilly , cool , freezing , frigid , frosty , frozen , gelid , glacial , icy , nippy , polar , boreal , wintry , bitter , cold