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Frigid: meaning, definitions and examples

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frigid

 

[ ˈfrɪdʒɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather

very cold in temperature; icy

Synonyms

chilly, cold, freezing, icy

Examples of usage

  • The frigid wind cut through her coat.
  • The frigid temperatures forced schools to close.
Context #2 | Adjective

emotion

lacking warmth or feeling; cold and distant

Synonyms

aloof, icy, unfriendly, unsympathetic

Examples of usage

  • She gave him a frigid glare.
  • His frigid demeanor made it hard to connect with him.

Translations

Translations of the word "frigid" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frígido

🇮🇳 ठंडा

🇩🇪 eisig

🇮🇩 dingin

🇺🇦 холодний

🇵🇱 lodowaty

🇯🇵 非常に寒い

🇫🇷 glacial

🇪🇸 gélido

🇹🇷 dondurucu

🇰🇷 매우 추운

🇸🇦 قارص

🇨🇿 ledový

🇸🇰 ľadový

🇨🇳 极冷的

🇸🇮 leden

🇮🇸 ísskaldur

🇰🇿 тым-тығыз

🇬🇪 ყინულოვანი

🇦🇿 çox soyuq

🇲🇽 gélido

Etymology

The word 'frigid' dates back to the mid-17th century and is derived from the Latin word 'frigidus', meaning 'cold' or 'chill'. Over the years, 'frigid' has come to be commonly used to describe both extreme cold temperatures and emotionally distant or cold behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,446, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.