'Frigidity' definitions:
Definition of 'frigidity'
(from WordNet)
noun
Sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse [syn: frigidity, frigidness]
noun
The absence of heat; "the coldness made our breath visible"; "come in out of the cold"; "cold is a vasoconstrictor" [syn: coldness, cold, low temperature, frigidity, frigidness] [ant: heat, high temperature, hotness]
noun
A lack of affection or enthusiasm; "a distressing coldness of tone and manner" [syn: coldness, coolness, frigidity, frigidness, iciness, chilliness]
Definition of 'Frigidity'
From: GCIDE
- Frigidity \Fri*gid"i*ty\, n. [L. frigiditas: cf. F. frigidit['e].]
- 1. The condition or quality of being frigid; coldness; want of warmth. [1913 Webster]
- Ice is water congealed by the frigidity of the air. --Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Want of ardor, animation, vivacity, etc.; coldness of affection or of manner; dullness; stiffness and formality; as, frigidity of a reception, of a bow, etc. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Want of heat or vigor; as, the frigidity of old age. [1913 Webster]