frigid
9 synonyms and 1 antonym for frigid, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Extremely cold.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use frigid
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
frigid temperatures
a frigid reception
frigid air
The sexual sense is dated and considered offensive; avoid it in neutral writing.
Etymology
From Latin frigidus ("cold"), related to frigus ("cold, coldness") — the same root that gives us "refrigerator".
Full origin of frigid →Frequently asked questions
What does “frigid” mean?
The word “frigid” means extremely cold. In plain terms, very cold — literally (weather, temperature) or in manner (an unfriendly, emotionless person).
How do you pronounce “frigid”?
“Frigid” is pronounced FRIHD-zhihd (/ˈfɹɪd͡ʒɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “frigid” in a sentence?
Here is “frigid” used in a sentence: “They trekked across the frigid Antarctic landscape.”
What is the opposite of “frigid”?
The opposite of “frigid” — its antonyms — is fervid.
What part of speech is “frigid”?
“Frigid” is an adjective.
Where does the word “frigid” come from?
The word “frigid” comes from Latin. From Latin frigidus ("cold"), related to frigus ("cold, coldness") — the same root that gives us "refrigerator".
How many meanings does “frigid” have?
“Frigid” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely cold.
