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   Frig·id

   /ˈfrijəd/

   

   adjective

   • 1. very cold in temperature: "the air was frigid, and spectators shivered against the cold" Similar very coldbitterly coldbitterfreezingfrozenfrostyicyicy-coldice-coldchillywintrybleaksubzeroarcticSiberianpolarglacialinformal:nippyparkyBalticliterary:chillrare:HyperboreanhibernalborealhiemalgelidalgidbrumalrimyOpposite hottropical
   • ▪ showing no friendliness or enthusiasm; stiff or formal in behavior or style: "Henrietta looked back with a frigid calm" Similar stiffformalstonysteelyflintywoodenimpersonalindifferentunresponsiveunemotionalunfeelingunsmilingunenthusiasticausteredistantaloofremotereservedunapproachablefrostycoldicycoollukewarmforbiddingunfriendlyunwelcominghostileinformal:offishstandoffishOpposite friendly
   • 2. sexually unresponsive or uninterested in sex (typically used of a woman): derogatory "my ex told everyone I was frigid" Similar sexually unresponsiveunresponsiveundemonstrativeunaffectionatecoldcold-bloodedcold-heartedpassionlessunfeelingunemotionalunlovinguncaringOpposite passionate

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin frigidus, from frigere ‘be cold’, from frigus (noun) ‘cold’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. frigidly adverb
   • 2. frigidness noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › frigidFRIGID | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FRIGID meaning: 1. (of weather conditions or the conditions in a room) extremely cold: 2. unfriendly or very…. Learn more.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › frigidfrigid adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of frigid adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › frigidFRIGID - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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   Definitions of 'frigid' 1. Frigid means extremely cold. [formal] [...] 2. If someone, especially a woman, is described as frigid, they find it difficult to become sexually aroused. Frigid is often used to show disapproval. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'frigid' American English: frɪdʒɪd British English: frɪdʒɪd. More. Synonyms of 'frigid'

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › frigidFRIGID | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   FRIGID meaning: 1. not enjoying sexual activity, usually said about a woman 2. not friendly or emotional. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › frigidFRIGID definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   If someone, especially a woman, is described as frigid, they find it difficult to become sexually aroused. Frigid is often used to show disapproval.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › FrigidesFrigid - definition of frigid by The Free Dictionary

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   1. formal or stiff in behaviour or temperament; lacking in affection or warmth. 2. (esp of a woman) a. lacking sexual responsiveness. b. averse to sexual intercourse or unable to achieve orgasm during intercourse. 3. characterized by physical coldness: a frigid zone.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › frigid_adjfrigid, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective frigid, one of which is considered derogatory. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.