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frigidity vs frostiness

frostiness vs frigidity

frigidity and frostiness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
frigidity Yes No No No
frostiness Yes No No No
As nouns, frostiness is a hyponym of frigidity; that is, frostiness is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than frigidity:
  • frigidity: the absence of heat
  • frostiness: coldness as evidenced by frost
Other hyponyms of frigidity include chill, gelidity, iciness, chilliness, coolness, nip, cool.
frigidity (noun) frostiness (noun)
a lack of affection or enthusiasm coldness as evidenced by frost
sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse a silvery-white color
the absence of heat
Difference between frigidity and frostiness

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