Definition of FRIGIDITY

frigidity

Meanings

Plural: frigidities

Noun

  • sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse
  • the absence of heat
  • a lack of affection or enthusiasm
  • The state of being frigid; coldness; lack of heat.
  • Coldness of feeling, manner or quality; lack of ardor, animation or vivacity.
  • Lack of natural heat and vigor of body; impotency.
  • Lack of or low sex drive.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English frigiditee, frigidite, a borrowing from Middle French frigidité, itself a borrowing from Latin frīgiditātem, accusative of Latin frīgiditās.

Synonyms

chilliness, cold, coldness, coolness, dullness, frigidness, iciness, low temperature

Antonyms

hotness

Scrabble Score: 17

frigidity is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
frigidity is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
frigidity is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

frigidity is a valid Words With Friends word