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 This past May, on one of the first warm days of an unusually frigid spring in New York, two friends seized on the good weather and decided to have cocktails on the Whitney Museum’s eighth floor terrace. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for frigid

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frigid

Adjective

There’s nothing wrong with a great scoop, but sometimes the weather calls for something lighter, icier and a little more unexpected.

— Lia Picard - For the AJC, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Posing next to co-star Sandra Bullock, the Australian star looked statuesque in a strapless column dress that was completely covered in icy mint sequins, which looked like scales.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of icy

Adjective

As the attractive secretary, she is forced to fend off not only Hart’s advances (with the cheery but firm dexterity of a woman with no alternative and many years of practice) but also the chilly scorn of her female colleagues.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
That first chilly day of the year means mice, stink bugs, Asian lady beetles and more become residents of your home.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of chilly

Adjective

Loco is known for its casual and rustic atmosphere, barbecue comfort food and cold drinks.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
Summer is typically the most expensive time to pick up a lease, with asking prices falling in colder months, according to historical Apartment List data.

— Mark Dee August 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

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
Small problems that seem insignificant now can quickly turn into costly repairs once fall rain, winter snow, ice and freezing temperatures put additional stress on your home.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 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

Crews may benefit from slightly cooler temperatures in the days ahead, Gass said, and wind conditions are expected to remain fairly calm in both areas.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
But this is largely a myth, concocted by critics and cool kids to explain away and undercut the popularity of their music.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Aug. 2026