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Definition of Frigid
1. Adjective. Sexually unresponsive. "A frigid woman"
2. Adjective. Extremely cold. "Polar weather"
3. Adjective. Devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain. "Wintry smile"
Similar to: Cold
Derivative terms: Frigidity, Frigidness, Iciness
Definition of Frigid
1. a. Cold; wanting heat or warmth; of low temperature; as, a frigid climate.
Definition of Frigid
1. Adjective. Very cold; lacking warmth; icy. ¹
2. Adjective. Chilly in manner; lacking affection or zeal; impassive. ¹
3. Adjective. Sexually unresponsive, especially of a woman. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Frigid
1. very cold [adj] : FRIGIDLY [adv]
Medical Definition of Frigid
1. 1. Cold; wanting heat or warmth; of low temperature; as, a frigid climate. 2. Wanting warmth, fervor, ardor, fire, vivacity, etc.; unfeeling; forbidding in manner; dull and unanimated; stiff and formal; as, a frigid constitution; a frigid style; a frigid look or manner; frigid obedience or service. 3. Wanting natural heat or vigor sufficient to excite the generative power; impotent. Frigid zone, that part of the earth which lies between either polar circle and its pole. It extends 23 28 from the pole. See the Note under Arctic. Origin: L. Frigidus, fr. Frigere to be cold; prob. Akin to Gr. To shudder, or perh. To cold. Cf. Frill. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)