ice maiden

The term "ice maiden" can describe either a mythical figure or a woman perceived as emotionally cold.

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Definition

(idiomatic, pejorative)A woman who is perceived as emotionally cold or unapproachable.

Despite her stunning looks, many found her to be an ice maiden, difficult to get close to.

(mythological, literary)A supernatural being from a frozen climate, often depicted as beautiful but deadly.

In Hans Christian Andersen's tale, the Ice Maiden is a figure of both beauty and danger.

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