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frigid
[frij-id]
adjective
very cold in temperature.
a frigid climate.
without warmth of feeling; without ardor or enthusiasm.
a frigid reaction to the suggested law.
stiff or formal.
a welcome that was polite but frigid.
(of a woman)
inhibited in the ability to experience sexual excitement during sexual activity.
unresponsive to sexual advances or stimuli.
unemotional or unimaginative; lacking passion, sympathy, or sensitivity.
a correct, but frigid presentation.
frigid
/ ˈfrɪdʒɪd /
adjective
formal or stiff in behaviour or temperament; lacking in affection or warmth
lacking sexual responsiveness
averse to sexual intercourse or unable to achieve orgasm during intercourse
characterized by physical coldness
a frigid zone
Other Word Forms
- frigidity noun
- frigidly adverb
- frigidness noun
- nonfrigid adjective
- nonfrigidly adverb
- nonfrigidness noun
- unfrigid adjective
- unfrigidly adverb
- unfrigidness noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of frigid1
Example Sentences
The Kremlin has escalated aerial attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities and rail systems over recent weeks, building on earlier bombing campaigns over the previous three winters that left millions without heating in frigid temperatures.
Instead of frigid weather and snow on the ground, it was sunny and warm.
He was told he could travel to other parts of Chile but because of frigid temperatures was unable to leave the island, it added.
It was the same experience for Sarah, who was told she was "frigid and boring".
The prison was among one of the most notorious in the US at the time, and was considered inescapable because of the strong currents and frigid temperatures of San Francisco Bay.
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