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 organic matter was synthesized early, likely out in the frigid outer reaches of the Solar System. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026 That’s a goal worth keeping in mind as the shifting Western alliance navigates global challenges, even in the frigid north. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Sep. 2026 The pilot on one of those missions, flown during the frigid Battle of the Chosin Reservoir in late 1950, recalled the action in a 2000 essay for the US Naval Institute’s Naval History magazine. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026 The frigid temperatures, ice, and snow will all wear down the components faster than if the unit is stored inside during the cold months. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frigid

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frigid

Adjective

Technology is at the heart of facials, especially, from a skin analysis machine and facial sculpting wand to a cryotherapy mask that was positively icy—but also awesome—at -4 degrees Fahrenheit.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
The situation—his icy glare, the perfect framing—was a bit of stagecraft amid chaos.

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of icy

Adjective

The 100% cotton waffle blanket is the perfect end-of-the-bed layer when the nights get chillier.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Chihuahua, Mexico Spring 1983 Filming out in the Chihuahuan Desert is actually chilly in the morning, but when the sun comes up, the heat is unreal.

— Kyle Maclachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of chilly

Adjective

With that, Dorinda gathers everyone (except for Chanel Ayan, who is too beautiful for the cold) out into the freezing night for the fireworks that end this celebration.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
The hot water gushing into an isolated region of the freezing depths could have attracted microorganisms and possibly other life forms that were otherwise struggling to survive.

— Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of freezing

Adjective

The group’s trademark sense of space, room for the sax, Sandman’s voice, and ear candy like acoustic guitar, echoey cymbals, and distant piano, and their uniquely chill sense of melody take cente rstage on the song.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026
The Asics Gel-SlowCush prioritizes comfort while being recommended for recovery runs, low-intensity training or merely chill jaunts.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of chill

Adjective

The hotel initially had an intimate oyster bar off its lobby, but that space is now a cool special events venue.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Expect to feel the winds shifting in Northern California Friday, and Saturday for Southern California, as cooler air finally sweeps in.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026