Frigid

/ˈfrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

extremely cold in temperature.

The frigid winds swept across the frozen landscape.

lacking warmth of feeling; unemotional.

Her frigid response to the compliments was unexpected.

not showing enthusiasm or friendliness.

He received a frigid welcome from his colleagues at the office.

Latin 'frigidus', meaning cold.

frigid reception:

a very cold or unfriendly response.

frigid temperature:

a temperature that is extremely low and often uncomfortable.

frigid zone:

an area of the Earth characterized by extremely cold temperatures.

emotionally distant; unapproachable.

He thought she was too frigid to go out with him.

unattractive or uninteresting (in a social context).

That party was so frigid, no one wanted to stay.