frigid — extremely cold
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely cold
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/
Example Sentences
- The dating app matched him with someone so frigid, even penguins would need a warm coat around her.
- The frigid polar air made even the coffee freeze before reaching our lips.
- His boss's frigid response to the proposal was colder than a penguin's breakfast.
frigid
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfrɪdʒɪd/]
extremely cold
The frigid arctic wind froze everything solid within seconds.
Cross the frigid bridge with rigid steps!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'frigidus' meaning cold or cool, derived from the root 'frigere' meaning to be cold or freeze.
Breakdown
Latin 'frigidus' (cold) + English suffix '-id' (adjective forming) = frigid (extremely cold)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The dating app matched him with someone so frigid, even penguins would need a warm coat around her.”
“The frigid polar air made even the coffee freeze before reaching our lips.”
“His boss's frigid response to the proposal was colder than a penguin's breakfast.”
“Scientists study how animals survive in frigid Antarctic conditions.”
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