
Frigid
Extreme Weather
Used to describe temperatures that are extremely low, often to emphasize discomfort.

The frigid winds made it difficult to even walk outside.
Not Literal
Sometimes used figuratively to describe a place or situation that feels very unwelcoming or harsh.

He entered the dimly lit room, the air frigid with anticipation.
Exaggeration
Can be an exaggeration in everyday language, rather than a precise description of temperature.

Even in April, the breeze felt surprisingly frigid.
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