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
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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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Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
The full moon in December is commonly called the cold moon because of the frigid temperatures typically experienced in many parts of the world.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Warming centers and respite spots are available across Detroit for residents seeking a reprieve from frigid temperatures.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
After gusty winds and frigid temperatures, Greater Cincinnati will experience a slight warm-up over the weekend into early next week.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Frigid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frigid. Accessed 22 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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