frigidity

Definitions

Built on Latin frigidus (cold) + -ity (state of) = 'the state of being cold.' Beyond literal chill, it makes a small metaphorical leap to describe an icy, emotionally unresponsive manner — the same way English calls a distant person 'cold.'

Common Collocations

• 1.frigidity of the air空气的严寒
• 2.emotional frigidity情感上的冷漠

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The frigidity of the mountain air made breathing difficult.

• 2.

  There was a sudden frigidity in her voice when she heard his name.