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frigid

/ˈfrɪdʒ.ɪd/
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Adverb:frigidly
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frigid Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Extremely cold in temperature; characterized by frost or intense chill.

Example

"The expedition team wore insulated gear to survive the frigid winds of the Antarctic plateau."

2

Lacking warmth, affection, or enthusiasm in manner or demeanor; stiff and formal.

Example

"The diplomat received a frigid welcome from the host delegation after the breakdown in trade talks."

3

Unresponsive to or lacking sexual desire (often considered dated or offensive).

Example

"Modern clinical psychology has largely replaced the dated term frigid with more precise diagnostic language."

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• Nearby Words

frightful
frightfully
frightfulness
frigid
frigidity
frigidly
frigidness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin frigidus ('cold, chill, indifferent'), derived from the verb frigere ('to be cold'), which is cognate with the Greek rhigos ('frost, cold').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frigid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frigid
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