fri
gid
Comparative
more frigid
Superlative
most frigid
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extremely cold in temperature, often causing discomfort or numbness
- The frigid winter air made every breath feel like a frosty exhale.
- Despite wearing layers, the hikers shivered in the frigid mountain wind.
- The frigid climate of the Arctic made survival challenging for explorers.
- The frigid conditions delayed flights at the airport as crews worked to de-ice the planes.
- The frigid wind cut through their jackets, sending shivers down their spines.
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lacking sexual desire or responsiveness
- She worried that being frigid would affect her relationship.
- The therapist addressed issues of frigid behavior in her counseling sessions.
- He assumed she was frigid, but communication revealed deeper reasons for her lack of interest.
- Misunderstandings led him to believe she was frigid, though she wasn’t.
- Overcoming the label of frigid, she explored ways to rekindle her feelings.
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showing a lack of warmth or emotional responsiveness
- Growing up in an emotionally frigid household, he rarely experienced any warmth or affection from his parents.
- The emotionally frigid atmosphere at the office left employees feeling isolated and unappreciated.
- His frigid expression gave no hint of his feelings.
- His frigid reaction made her hesitate to share more.
- Their conversation was short and frigid, lacking warmth.
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lacking imaginative qualities
- The book was technically accurate but felt frigid and uninspired.
- Critics found her painting style frigid, devoid of depth or warmth.
- The lecture was clear but frigid, with no creative insights.
- The artist's early work was frigid, showing little of her later expressiveness.