Frigidly: meaning, definitions and examples

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frigidly

 

[ หˆfrษชdส’ษชdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of action

Frigidly refers to performing an action in a very cold or unwelcoming manner. It often describes a lack of warmth or friendliness in one's behavior or attitude. When someone acts frigidly, they may seem emotionally distant or inhospitable. This word derives from the adjective 'frigid', which conveys extreme coldness, both in temperature and in emotional response.

Synonyms

coldly, emotionally distant, unfriendly.

Examples of usage

  • She smiled frigidly at the compliment.
  • He frigidly rejected their invitation.
  • The meeting ended frigidly, with no one speaking.

Translations

Translations of the word "frigidly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น frigidamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค เค‚เคกเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช frigid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dingin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะพะปะพะดะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ frigidnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†ทใŸใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frigide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ frรญgidamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soฤŸukรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐจ๊ฐ‘๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุฑุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ frigidnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ frigidne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†ฐๅ†ทๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hladno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kalda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soyuq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ frรญgidamente

Etymology

The term 'frigidly' is derived from the adjective 'frigid', which has Latin origins from the word 'frigidus'. This Latin term means 'cold' or 'cool', and it was later incorporated into Middle English. Throughout history, 'frigid' has evolved in use, applying not only to physical temperatures but also to describe emotional states or attitudes that are devoid of warmth. The adverbial form 'frigidly' emerged to describe actions or behaviors that are executed in a cold or detached manner. Usage of the word typically conveys a sense of starkness or emotional chill, influencing its reception and understanding in contemporary language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,809, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.