frigid
very cold in temperature: a frigid climate.
without warmth of feeling; without ardor or enthusiasm: a frigid reaction to the suggested law.
stiff or formal: a welcome that was polite but frigid.
(of a woman)
inhibited in the ability to experience sexual excitement during sexual activity.
unresponsive to sexual advances or stimuli.
unemotional or unimaginative; lacking passion, sympathy, or sensitivity: a correct, but frigid presentation.
Origin of frigid
1Other words for frigid
Other words from frigid
- frig·id·ness, noun
- frig·id·ly, adverb
- non·frig·id, adjective
- non·frig·id·ly, adverb
- non·frig·id·ness, noun
- un·frig·id, adjective
- un·frig·id·ly, adverb
- un·frig·id·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for frigid
/ (ˈfrɪdʒɪd) /
formal or stiff in behaviour or temperament; lacking in affection or warmth
(esp of a woman)
lacking sexual responsiveness
averse to sexual intercourse or unable to achieve orgasm during intercourse
characterized by physical coldness: a frigid zone
Origin of frigid
1Derived forms of frigid
- frigidity or frigidness, noun
- frigidly, adverb
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