frigidly

• Adverb, das bedeutet „auf äußerst kalte Weise“ oder „ohne Wärme oder Emotionen“. Es kann wörtliche physische Kälte beschreiben oder, häufiger, ein kaltes, unfreundliches oder unerwidertes Verhalten oder Sprechen.

An adverb meaning "in an extremely cold manner" or "with a lack of warmth or emotion." It can describe literal physical coldness or, more commonly, a cold, unfriendly, or unresponsive attitude in behavior or speech.

1. In an extremely cold mannerB2formal

   In a way that is very cold in temperature.

   Eisig kalt

   • The wind blew frigidly across the frozen lake.
   • She shivered as the air conditioner ran frigidly all night.
   • The mountain air felt frigidly sharp against his skin.

   Synonymebitinglybitterlyglaciallyicily

   Antonymehotlywarmly

2. In a cold, unfriendly mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows a lack of warmth, emotion, or friendliness.

   Kühl, unfreundlich

   • He looked at her frigidly, refusing to speak.
   • The receptionist responded frigidly to the customer's complaint.
   • She frigidly dismissed his offer of help.

   Synonymecoldlycoollydistantlyfrostilyicilystifflyunfeelingly

   Antonymeamiablycordiallyfriendlygeniallywarmly