frigidly

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière extrêmement froide » ou « avec absence de chaleur ou d'émotion ». Il peut décrire une froideur physique littérale ou, plus souvent, une attitude froide, peu amicale ou sans réponse dans le comportement ou la parole.

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.

   de manière glaciale

   • 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.

   Synonymesbitinglybitterlyglaciallyicily

   Antonymeshotlywarmly

2. In a cold, unfriendly mannerB2formal

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

   de manière froide et distante

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

   Synonymescoldlycoollydistantlyfrostilyicilystifflyunfeelingly

   Antonymesamiablycordiallyfriendlygeniallywarmly