Frigid (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Extremely cold; "an arctic climate"; "a frigid day"; "gelid waters of the North Atlantic"; "glacial winds"; "icy hands"; "polar weather".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The explorer bundled up warmly to brave the frigid temperatures of the Arctic tundra.
- After a dip in the icy lake, she couldn't shake off the feeling of frigid numbness in her limbs.
- The residents of the town huddled indoors on the frigid winter mornings, waiting for the sun to rise and warm the air.
- The gelid air was made even more frigid by the strong winds blowing across the frozen landscape.
- As she trudged through the snow, she could feel the frigid cold seeping into her boots and up her legs.
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Meaning 2
Devoid of warmth and cordiality; 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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her cold, frigid demeanor made me uncomfortable the moment I met her.
- The way she brushed off his suggestion was met with a frigid silence.
- His expression remained frigid as he politely excused himself from the meeting.
- Their greeting was a far cry from the warmth of friendship - instead it was frigid and reserved.
- I found it peculiar to get a frigid reaction to an idea I had hoped would bring enthusiasm.
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Meaning 3
Sexually unresponsive; "was cold to his advances"; "a frigid woman".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was labeled as frigid by her partner, who felt rejected by her lack of interest in intimacy.
- His advances were met with a frigid demeanor, making it clear she wasn't interested in him romantically.
- The doctor specialized in treating women with frigid syndrome, a condition that made it difficult for them to experience pleasure during sex.
- Despite his best efforts, he found himself attracted to a frigid woman who seemed to be emotionally unavailable.
- Her husband felt frustrated by her frigid responses to his touch, wondering if she still found him attractive.