Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

algidness

noun
/ˈæl.dʒɪd.nəs/
Definition
The quality of being cold or chilly.
Examples
  • The algidness of the winter air made everyone bundle up in thick coats.
  • The algidness in the room was palpable, causing guests to shiver despite the heavy blankets.
  • Her voice carried a certain algidness that was felt in the hollow space between them.
Meaning
Algidness refers to a state characterized by low temperatures or coldness, often used in a more formal context to describe an environment or a feeling that is cold in nature.
Synonyms
  • Coldness
  • Chilliness
  • Frigidity
  • Coolness
  • Ice-coldness