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frigidly (ˈfrɪdʒɪdlɪ) 

Definitions

adverb

  1. with great formality or stiffness in behaviour or temperament; in a way lacking in affection or warmth
  2. in an extremely cold way

frigid (ˈfrɪdʒɪd Pronunciation for frigid ) 

Definitions

adjective

  1. formal or stiff in behaviour or temperament; lacking in affection or warmth
  2. (esp of a woman)
    1. lacking sexual responsiveness
    2. averse to sexual intercourse or unable to achieve orgasm during intercourse
  3. characterized by physical coldness ⇒ a frigid zone

Derived Forms

friˈgidity, ˈfrigidness noun
ˈfrigidly adverb

Word Origin

C15: from Latin frigidus cold, from frīgēre to be cold, freeze; related to Latin frīgus frost

Example Sentences Including 'frigidly'

"The Board Master said frigidly , `I don't see what information you want.
Asimov, Isaac The Complete Stories Volume 2
The professor began frigidly , `I had every faith in the word-- "'That is all," said Defense abruptly.
Asimov, Isaac The Complete Stories Volume 2

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