1
a
: intensely cold
frigid water
b
: lacking warmth or ardor : indifferent
had an emotionally frigid father
2
: lacking imaginative qualities : insipid
writing precise and frigid poetry
3
a
: abnormally averse to sexual intercourse
—used especially of women
b
of a female
: unable to achieve orgasm during sexual intercourse
frigidly
adverb
frigidness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of frigid in a Sentence
The frigid gusts of wind stung their faces.
She was born into an emotionally frigid family.
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The anxiety at frigid M&T Bank Stadium was suddenly palpable.
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Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The superstar — who wrapped her record-shattering Eras Tour two weeks ago — headed into a frigid Arrowhead Stadium with her mom, Andrea, and dad, Scott, about 20 minutes before kickoff.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
As a result of the frigid temperatures, Metro Nashville extended the hours of operation for its cold weather overflow shelter Tuesday.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Demand for gas tends to decrease in December due to the frigid temperature, more remote work and the rise of online shopping.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The superstar — who wrapped her record-shattering Eras Tour two weeks ago — headed into a frigid Arrowhead Stadium with her mom, Andrea, and dad, Scott, about 20 minutes before kickoff.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
As a result of the frigid temperatures, Metro Nashville extended the hours of operation for its cold weather overflow shelter Tuesday.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Demand for gas tends to decrease in December due to the frigid temperature, more remote work and the rise of online shopping.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Frigid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frigid. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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frigid
adjective
frig·id
ˈfrij-əd 
1
: freezing cold
2
: not friendly
a frigid stare
frigidity
noun
frij-ˈid-ət-ē
frigidly
adverb
ˈfrij-əd-lē
frigidness
noun
Medical Definition
frigid
adjective
frig·id
ˈfrij-əd
1
: lacking sexual desire : abnormally averse to sexual intercourse
—used especially of women
2
of a female
: unable to achieve orgasm during sexual intercourse
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