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Antarctic vs Frigid - What's the difference?

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Antarctic is a related term of frigid.


As adjectives the difference between antarctic and frigid

is that antarctic is (obsolete) southern while frigid is very cold; lacking warmth; icy.

As a proper noun antarctic

is one of the major ecozones of the world, covering the south polar regions.

antarctic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • frigid

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Very cold; lacking warmth; icy.
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  • Chilly in manner; lacking affection or zeal; impassive.
  • (colloquial) Sexually unresponsive, especially of a woman.
  • Antonyms

    * fervid

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