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 Turning off instruments and heaters in the frigid temperatures of interstellar space risks chilling the probes beyond repair. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 The large mass of frigid Arctic air trapped around the North Pole, known as the polar vortex, is another weather phenomenon used to predict winter in North America. — Sarah Moore, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 Instead of a steady stream, rising water churns turbulently against the frigid walls of the fractures, rapidly losing heat. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Although arid and frigid today, researchers believe that the mountain’s foothills hosted waterways billions of years ago. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for frigid

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frigid

Adjective

By contrast, cool blondes feature ash, pearl, or icy tones for a cleaner, brighter look.

— Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2026
The cancellation of this upgrade has implications for some of the European Space Agency’s science missions, including a probe to Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of icy

Adjective

Jackson had a prime seat at Davis’ A&R meetings, which were notoriously chilly, loud, and, yes, long.

— Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026
Hiddenseer Winterbock — World’s Best Bock Germany’s Hiddenseer snagged the World’s Best Bock title with Winterbock, a rich, strong lager tailor-made for chilly nights.

— Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of chilly

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

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In total, the treasure trove, along with other musical items that are part of Music Memorabilia Live Auction, is expected to fetch a cool $4 million.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
The overnight lows will fall to the low and mid-60s, making for noticeably cooler nights.

— The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026