frigid

adjective

frig·id | \ ˈfri-jəd

Definition of frigid

1a : intensely cold frigid water

b : lacking warmth or ardor : indifferent had an emotionally frigid father

2 : lacking imaginative qualities : insipid writing precise and frigid poetry

3a : abnormally averse to sexual intercourse —used especially of women

b of a female : unable to achieve orgasm during sexual intercourse

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Examples of frigid in a Sentence

The frigid gusts of wind stung their faces. She was born into an emotionally frigid family.

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Heat pumps are ideal for regions with moderate climates, but are less efficient in areas with long, frigid winters. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How a Heat Pump Works," 14 Jan. 2019 The first week of August seems like an odd time to fret about a frigid winter, but perhaps not for people who buy, sell and store natural gas. — Spencer Jakab, WSJ, "Don’t Get Complacent About Natural Gas," 1 Aug. 2018 But because that swing is so much more dramatic, the plunge in sunlight creates a milder northern summer and a downright frigid southern winter. — Shannon Hall, New York Times, "Never Mind the Summer Heat: Earth Is at Its Greatest Distance From the Sun," 5 July 2018 These workers will focus on heating and other maintenance issues, following a frigid winter that revealed serious infrastructure issues in some of the city’s school buildings. — Talia Richman, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore school board votes to pass $1.3 billion operating budget," 9 May 2018 For the 85th consecutive year, birders will welcome the start of another spring migration, the highlight of the season for the majority of birders after a long, frigid winter. — James F. Mccarty, cleveland.com, "Celebrate the return of spring songbirds to NE Ohio with the 85th Annual Spring Bird Walks," 9 Apr. 2018 Scientists have long believed that this behavior can be chalked up to a logical explanation: the monkeys are cold, and dipping in the hot springs helps them keep warm during frigid winters in northern Japan. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Chilling Out in Hot Springs May Help Japan’s Snow Monkeys Reduce Stress," 5 Apr. 2018 At the same time, the city's ability to power through its frigid winters is part of defining its place in a country that has seen its fair share of tragedies and upheavals over the last century, yet still managed to survive. — Sabra Ayres, latimes.com, "How much did it snow? It snowed so much that Moscow called a snow day. That never happens," 5 Feb. 2018 Kate Middleton came to Sweden prepared to brave the frigid Scandinavian winter. — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE.com, "Kate Middleton Wore the Perfect Winter Outfit Today — and You Can Get Her Cozy Look!," 30 Jan. 2018

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