frigid
Frigid (adj) means Extremely cold. Example: “They trekked across the frigid Antarctic landscape.”
How to use frigid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery cold — literally (weather, temperature) or in manner (an unfriendly, emotionless person).
The sexual sense is dated and considered offensive; avoid it in neutral writing.
Word forms
more frigid comparative, frigider comparative, most frigid superlative, frigidest superlative
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Etymology
From Latin frigidus ("cold"), related to frigus ("cold, coldness") — the same root that gives us "refrigerator".
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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.