algid

adjective

ˈal-jəd How to pronounce algid (audio)
Definition of algidnext
as in frigid
having a low or subnormal temperature the rescuers searching the algid waters of the Bering Sea

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  1. frigid
  2. icy
  3. cold
  4. freezing
  5. chilly
  6. chill
  7. cool
Adjective
  • The anxiety at frigid M&T Bank Stadium was suddenly palpable.
    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
Definition of frigid
Adjective
  • Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Dec. 2024
  • White cautioned those traveling north of Indianapolis this weekend, however, should be mindful of potentially snowier, icier road conditions.
    Christopher Cann, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of icy
Adjective
  • In the nation's coldest big city, Minneapolis, the weather service said highs in the single digits to teens and lows below zero look likely for Friday and Saturday.
    Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • This cold air will quickly expand south and east Friday and encompass the entire eastern half of the country by Saturday.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of cold
Adjective
  • The freezing temperatures caused the loss of two crops –– the crop that was on the tree and the citrus flowers that were starting to bloom for the next crop, Murden said.
    Berenice Garcia, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Dec. 2024
  • One thing the first two games should have done is impressed the CFP committee that playing a home game in freezing temperatures is not right.
    Wally Hall, arkansasonline.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of freezing
Adjective
  • On a damp and chilly day in mid-November, Ryan Hall pokes his nose into Sanders’ office to say hello.
    Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Starring a chilly Angelina Jolie as Callas, the film insists on depicting the larger-than-life singer as a sad, hollow woman facing a tawdry death.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of chilly
Adjective
  • While this sit-down venue is well-known for it hibachi and other dishes outside the viral creations, Maitland is chill, colorful and kitsch-driven.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Nicholas Quah: In many ways, Landman is the chillest entry in the Sheridan-verse, which is typically packed with violence, melancholia, and dudely grouchiness.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of chill
Adjective
  • Scrunched leathers and square toes define many of new silhouettes, adding an element of preppy cool to the feminine looks they were styled with.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
  • In announcing the availability to order of the 77-inch Signature OLED T TV, LG revealed that the price of its unique lifestyle TV proposition is a cool $59,999.
    John Archer, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of cool
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“Algid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/algid. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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