frigid

adjective
UK: /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/
US: /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

  1. Extremely cold; freezing.

    1. The weather outside is frigid today, stay warm inside.
    2. The frigid wind made it feel much colder than the thermometer indicated.

  2. Unfriendly or lacking warmth; stiff or formal in behavior or style.

    1. Her frigid tone made him feel unwelcome at the party.
    2. Despite her efforts to be friendly, she was met with a frigid reception from her new colleagues.

Synonyms

freezing icy frosty unfriendly cold aloof
frigid noun

  1. A woman who is unable to enjoy sexual activity.

    1. In the past, doctors unfairly labeled women as frigid.
    2. She resented the outdated stereotype of women being labelled as frigid if they didn't conform to certain expectations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "frigid" in English means: Extremely cold; freezing., Unfriendly or lacking warmth; stiff or formal in behavior or style..

The phonetic transcription of "frigid" is /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/ in British English and /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "frigid": freezing, icy, frosty, unfriendly, cold, aloof.

Example usage of "frigid": "The weather outside is frigid today, stay warm inside.". More examples on the page.