Frigidly: meaning, definitions and examples
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frigidly
[ หfrษชdสษชdli ]
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:
๐ต๐น frigidamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเคกเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช frigid
๐ฎ๐ฉ dingin
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะพะปะพะดะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ frigidnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅทใใ
๐ซ๐ท frigide
๐ช๐ธ frรญgidamente
๐น๐ท soฤukรงa
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐจ๊ฐ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุงุฑุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ frigidnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ frigidne
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๅทๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ hladno
๐ฎ๐ธ kalda
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััา
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ soyuq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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