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frigid

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Illustration of "frigid": At its core, "frigid" describes an intense, biting cold that goes beyond simple coolness. Imagine th

What does "frigid" mean?

At its core, "frigid" describes an intense, biting cold that goes beyond simple coolness. Imagine the feeling of a harsh winter wind that makes your skin sting or the stillness of a frozen, snow-covered landscape where life seems to have come to a complete halt. In a figurative sense, it describes a personality or environment that is emotionally cold, distant, or lacking in warmth and passion. While it is a precise way to describe extreme weather in formal writing, using it to describe a person often carries a negative, critical tone suggesting unfriendliness or a lack of responsiveness.

"frigid" in conversation

Checking the weather

Are you still going for a run in this weather?

Are you still going for a run in this weather?

I tried, but the air is absolutely frigid today.

I tried, but the air is absolutely frigid today.

Used here to describe extreme, biting physical cold.

Discussing a colleague

I tried to say hello, but she just stared right through me.

I tried to say hello, but she just stared right through me.

Yeah, she has a rather frigid personality.

Yeah, she has a rather frigid personality.

Used here to describe a person's aloof or cold demeanor.

"frigid" in a sentence

  1. The hikers were unprepared for the frigid mountain air.

    The hikers were unprepared for the frigid mountain air.

  2. The building's heating system failed, leaving the offices in a frigid state.

    The building's heating system failed, leaving the offices in a frigid state.

  3. His frigid response to her heartfelt apology made the room feel even colder.

    His frigid response to her heartfelt apology made the room feel even colder.

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