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frigid Synonyms

Another word for frigid

Choosing another word for frigid depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
freezing
glacial
arctic
icy
Strong
gelid
polar
frosty
bitter
wintry

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
aloof
frosty
icy
Strong
cold
distant
unfriendly
stiff
austere

• adjective (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
unresponsive
passionless
inhibited
cold

Opposites of frigid

The opposite of frigid shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

warm
torrid
sweltering
scorching
affectionate
passionate
boiling
amorous
See all opposites of frigid

• Nearby Words

frightful
frightfully
frightfulness
frigid
frigidity
frigidly
frigidness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Frigid. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/frigid
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