CEFR B2

frigid

adjective

Meaning

Extremely cold, often to the point of being unfriendly or unwelcoming; also, lacking warmth of feeling or enthusiasm.

Examples

The frigid air made her shiver despite her thick winter coat.
His frigid response to her heartfelt apology left her feeling hurt and rejected.

Synonyms: cold, chilly, icy, gelid, glacial

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frigid (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

Definition

Extremely cold, often to the point of being unfriendly or unwelcoming; also, lacking warmth of feeling or enthusiasm.

Examples

The frigid air made her shiver despite her thick winter coat.
His frigid response to her heartfelt apology left her feeling hurt and rejected.
They endured frigid temperatures during their expedition to the Arctic.

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