Definitions
- Describing extremely cold temperatures or weather conditions. - Referring to a person's demeanor or behavior that is distant, unemotional, or unfriendly. - Talking about a sexual relationship that lacks warmth, intimacy, or passion.
- Describing a surface covered in ice or frost. - Referring to a person's demeanor or behavior that is cold, unfriendly, or hostile. - Talking about a situation or relationship that is tense, uncomfortable, or strained.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is cold or lacking warmth.
- 2Both can be used to describe a person's behavior or demeanor.
- 3Both can be used to describe a tense or uncomfortable situation.
What is the difference?
- 1Temperature: Frigid specifically refers to extremely cold temperatures, while icy can refer to any surface covered in ice or frost.
- 2Emotion: Frigid can also refer to a lack of emotion or passion, while icy specifically refers to a cold or unfriendly demeanor.
- 3Intensity: Frigid is a stronger word than icy, implying an extreme level of coldness or emotional distance.
- 4Usage: Frigid is more commonly used to describe weather or sexual relationships, while icy is more commonly used to describe people's behavior or tense situations.
- 5Connotation: Frigid has a negative connotation, often implying a lack of warmth or affection, while icy can have a neutral or slightly negative connotation, depending on the context.
Remember this!
Frigid and icy are both words that describe something that is cold or lacking warmth. However, frigid specifically refers to extremely cold temperatures or a lack of emotion or passion, while icy refers to a surface covered in ice or frost or a cold or unfriendly demeanor. Frigid is a stronger word than icy and is more commonly used to describe weather or sexual relationships, while icy is more commonly used to describe people's behavior or tense situations.
