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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in chilly

lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling the innkeeper gave us a frigid and unnecessarily formal welcome

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of frigid Instead, the frigid, muddy river water rose from ankle deep to chest high in under an hour. — Ren Larson, ProPublica, 28 Sep. 2026 The elasticity-boosting eye wrinkle cream is among its most affordable and beloved products, with a rich consistency that’s ideal for combating the dry, frigid weather ahead. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 The night was cold, frigid, and featured those signature Candlestick Park winds. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026 The organic matter was synthesized early, likely out in the frigid outer reaches of the Solar System. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frigid

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frigid

Adjective

In winter, some wetlands become more accessible as thick, spongelike layers of organic-rich peat freeze solid and become strong enough to support snow machines on their icy surfaces.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Set against the Swiss Alps, the story follows an Englishman (Spall) found barely alive in an icy mountain stream by local woman Alma (Deleila Piasko) and her young son, Franz.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of icy

Adjective

That level of pure confidence while talking to the person with cold, hard footage is what makes Lisa Barlow the perfect Real Housewife.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Shea’s supervisor confronted her when Shea’s findings in a cold case could not be replicated.

— Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

And the moist, insulated microclimate under leaf litter is also critical for terrestrial amphibians, including frogs and salamanders, to survive freezing temperatures.

— Manjot Kaur Sidhu, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
Toward the end of the freezing time, preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the center position.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 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

All 150 king rooms have private terraces, with pale woods and décor in cool taupe shades, while some of the suites have plunge pools, private gardens or two bedrooms.

— Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
RedMagic, for example, uses a 3D vapor chamber with a composite liquid metal and a fan to keep the 11S Pro gaming phone running cool.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026