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Frigid - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Frigid means extremely cold, often describing weather or temperatures. It can also refer to a person’s unfriendly or emotionally distant behavior, suggesting a lack of warmth.

frigid

/ˈfrɪdʒɪd/ /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

Definition:

Extremely cold in temperature or lacking warmth in manner.

Synonyms:

freezing, icy, chilly, frosty, arctic

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

warm, friendly

Common Collocations:

frigid air, frigid temperatures, frigid response, frigid climate, frigid wind

Derivatives:

frigidity, frigidly

Usage Tips:

Use "frigid" to describe extreme cold or emotionally distant behavior; avoid overuse for mild coldness.

Common Phrases:

frigid reception, frigid stare, frigid as ice

Etymology:

From Latin *frigidus*, meaning "cold," derived from *frigus* ("coldness").

Examples:

  • 1. The Arctic winter brings frigid temperatures below zero.
  • 2. Her frigid demeanor made conversation difficult.
  • 3. The lake water felt frigid even in early spring.
  • 4. He gave a frigid reply to the invitation.

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