What does frigid mean?
Frigid means Very cold; lacking warmth; icy..
Frigid
/ˈfɹɪd͡ʒɪd/ · adjective
Meaning
Very cold; lacking warmth; icy..
Definitions by Sense
- Very cold; lacking warmth; icy.
- Chilly in manner; lacking affection or zeal; impassive.
- (colloquial) Sexually unresponsive, especially of a woman.
Example Sentences
A frigid, fine rain was falling.
Reindeer are well suited to the taiga’s frigid winters. They can maintain a thermogradient between body core and the environment of up to 100 degrees, in part because of insulation provided by their fur, and in part because of counter-current vascular heat exchange systems in their legs and nasal passages.
In Italy, a plant called Pizza ugurdu is said to excite powerful erotic feelings even in the most frigid.
Synonyms for frigid
Antonyms for frigid
Related Words
Word Forms
- more frigid
- frigider
- most frigid
- frigidest
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for frigid?
Common synonyms include gelid, cold, polar, wintry.
What is the opposite of frigid?
Possible antonyms include fervid.
How do you use frigid in a sentence?
A frigid, fine rain was falling.
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