Meaning of frigid in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   frigid

   Definitions

   1. sexually unresponsive

   Examples

   • « was cold to his advances »
   • « a frigid woman »

   Synonyms

   • unloving
2. 2. extremely cold

   Examples

   • « an arctic climate »
   • « a frigid day »
   • « gelid waters of the North Atlantic »
   • « glacial winds »
   • « icy hands »
   • « polar weather »

   Synonyms

   • cold
3. 3. devoid of warmth and cordiality

   Examples

   • « expressive of unfriendliness or disdain »
   • « a frigid greeting »
   • « got a frosty reception »
   • « a frozen look on their faces »
   • « a glacial handshake »
   • « icy stare »
   • « wintry smile »

   Synonyms

   • cold