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   frigid

   /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. very cold in temperature: "the air was frigid, and spectators shivered against the cold" Similar very coldbitterly coldbitterfreezingfrozenfrostyicyicy-coldice-coldchillywintrybleaksub-zeroarcticSiberianpolarglacialinformal:nippyparkyBalticliterary:chillrare:HyperboreanhibernalborealhiemalgelidalgidbrumalrimyOpposite hottropical
   • ▪ stiff or formal in behaviour or style: "the frigid elegance of the new Opera Bastille" Similar stiffformalstonysteelyflintywoodenimpersonalindifferentunresponsiveunemotionalunfeelingunsmilingunenthusiasticausteredistantaloofremotereservedunapproachablefrostycoldicycoollukewarmforbiddingunfriendlyunwelcominghostileinformal:offishstand-offishOpposite 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

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   What does it mean if a woman is frigid?

   • If someone, especially a woman, is described as frigid, they find it difficult to become sexually aroused. Frigid is often used to show disapproval. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   What does the word frigid mean?

   • Like the North Pole on the coldest day of winter, frigid is an adjective that means extremely chilly. It applies to both temperatures and personalities. Frigid comes to us from the Latin frigidus, meaning “cold, chill, cool” or “indifferent.” That explains why it's used to describe both arctic weather and someone's particularly unfriendly demeanor.

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   What does a frigid climate mean?

   • a frigid climate. a frigid reaction to the suggested law. a welcome that was polite but frigid. inhibited in the ability to experience sexual excitement during sexual activity. unresponsive to sexual advances or stimuli. a correct, but frigid presentation.

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   What is a frigid atmosphere?

   • not showing any friendly or kind feelings synonym frosty There was a frigid atmosphere in the room. (old-fashioned) (of a woman) not able to enjoy sex Definition of frigid adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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     FRIGID meaning: 1. (of weather conditions or the conditions...

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   • Frigid Spanish Translation

     frigid translate: gélido, glacial, frío, frígido, frío,...

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     FRIGID translate: kalt, eisig. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     FRIGID translate: froid, glacial, glacial. Learn more in the...

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   having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration. adjective. devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain. “a frigid greeting” synonyms: frosty, frozen, glacial, icy, wintry. cold.

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