Frigid and Tender

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Frigid adjective - Having a low or subnormal temperature.

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Tender is an antonym for frigid.

Nearby Words: frigidity, frigidly

Tender adjective - Feeling or showing love.

Usage example: a tender embrace between father and daughter

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Frigid is an antonym for tender.

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Tender and Frigid. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/frigid/tender

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