1
as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
the poor old woman was discovered shivering in a frigid apartment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in chilly
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the innkeeper gave us a frigid and unnecessarily formal welcome
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of frigid
Layering is key to surviving being outdoors in frigid temperatures.
—
Catherine Garcia, theweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Lake-effect snow will start up again Thursday in the wake of the storm as another punch of frigid, January-like air engulfs the eastern US late this week.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
Perhaps you're tempted to crank up the heat to stay toasty through the frigid temperatures.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
More cold is on the way as Siberian air drawn to the south will bring frigid temperatures — the coldest air of the season — to swaths of the country.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for frigid 
Catherine Garcia, theweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Lake-effect snow will start up again Thursday in the wake of the storm as another punch of frigid, January-like air engulfs the eastern US late this week.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
Perhaps you're tempted to crank up the heat to stay toasty through the frigid temperatures.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
More cold is on the way as Siberian air drawn to the south will bring frigid temperatures — the coldest air of the season — to swaths of the country.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for frigid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for 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
Adjective
-
Made from certified sustainable yarns and dyes, the bamboo and tencel scarf is for the luxe woman who can’t say no to her prints (and wants to stay warm in the chilly months).Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
-
On a recent chilly afternoon, about a half dozen men were clearing snow from a commercial office building in town.Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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
Adjective
-
The polar fish is the only species of shark that can withstand the freezing temperatures year-round.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
-
Just 100 km off the African coast, Fuerteventura is truly one of the best winter sun destinations in Europe, perfect for those seeking a tranquil getaway far from the crowds and the freezing temperatures of Northern Europe.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
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
-
For her, the glory of the honeymoon had been in the planning, the dreaming, the building up in her mind; what a letdown to find that Paris was just a place, that some days were full of chill gray drizzle, that the dull, thick bodies of other tourists blocked her from full joy.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Canada Goose Grandview Cropped Jacket This jacket is a nice combination of stylish and comfortable thanks to its short silhouette and the brand’s Arctic Tech fabric, which means the layer-friendly piece protects you against cool, windy conditions.Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
-
As for the shades of white long favored in kitchens and baths, Gibson is seeing a move away from cool tones in favor of warmer varieties.Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near frigid
Cite this Entry
“Frigid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frigid. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share