frigid
[ frij-id ]
/ Ë?frɪdÊ Éªd /
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adjective
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.
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British Dictionary definitions for frigid
frigid
/ (Ë?frɪdÊɪd) /
adjective
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 coldnessa frigid zone
Derived forms of frigid
frigidity or frigidness, nounfrigidly, adverbWord Origin for frigid
C15: from Latin frigidus cold, from frÄ«gÄre to be cold, freeze; related to Latin frÄ«gus frost
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Medical definitions for frigid
frigid
[ frÄjâ²Äd ]
adj.
Extremely cold.
Persistently averse to sexual intercourse.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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