FRIGID Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

frigid

adjective

ˈfri-jəd

Definition of frigid

as in icy

having a low or subnormal temperature the poor old woman was discovered shivering in a frigid apartment

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as in chilly

lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling the innkeeper gave us a frigid and unnecessarily formal welcome

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Recent Examples of frigid The endless Tibetan steppe extended in front of me, the dark and frigid gorge to the Shilla River on my right. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026 Masters, tall and slender, forded the frigid waist-deep water to wake up his father and convince the 63-year-old to evacuate. — Ren Larson, ProPublica, 2 Sep. 2026 Then there is Chicago Bears fans, who pack the old, outdated Soldier Field, even in frigid temperatures, to watch a their team, despite years of futility. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Travis wound up in frigid Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frigid

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frigid

Adjective

Only the director is clearly visible, with co-director Szor serving as cinematographer along with an unnamed camera crew, capturing 24 difficult conversations in front of nighttime cityscapes that have the icy feel of a Michael Mann movie.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
The temperature might be warmer for the rematch but the reception might be just as icy.

— Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of icy

Adjective

The Vuori Women’s Sedona Pullover Hoodie is cropped and crafted from super-soft French terry, while the Vuori Women’s Alltheform Fitness Jacket is the perfect moisture-wicking layer for chilly morning runs.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
The thick knit has rib detailing throughout the sweater, and the material is breathable to work for chilly days and nights.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of chilly

Adjective

But, as mad as the idea may have seemed back then, the tradition is still going strong 40 years later with participants coming from around the world to cast their dignity aside — along with a warm robe — and take the plunge into the freezing water.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
In addition, Moscow continued its efforts to wreck the Ukrainian power grid before the freezing winter months.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of freezing

Adjective

Judd’s furniture asks you to admire it; Heilmann’s asks you to sit down and chill.

— Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
Older age statements, barrel-strength bottlings, non-chill filtration, single barrels, micro-batches and distinctive packaging led to sustained success in export markets like Japan and Europe.

— Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of chill

Adjective

The Lightblaze Sneakers are functional and cool, combining responsive support with trending details, including suede, animal print, and metallic accents.

— Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026
Rather markets sending yields lower to account for a slower economy and cooler inflation, yields have marched higher.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026