Algid

Pronunciation: /ˈældʒɪd/

Definitions of algid

adjective having a cold, icy, or frigid quality

Example Sentences

A1 The room was algid, so I turned up the heat.

A2 She shivered in the algid wind as she waited for the bus.

B1 The algid water was too cold for swimming.

B2 The algid reception from the audience dampened his enthusiasm for the performance.

C1 The algid atmosphere in the office made it difficult to concentrate on work.

C2 The algid response from the committee was unexpected and disappointing.

Examples of algid in a Sentence

formal The patient presented with symptoms of algid shock.

informal She was shivering uncontrollably in the algid weather.

slang I hate this algid weather, it's freezing outside!

figurative His algid demeanor made it clear he was not in the mood to talk.

Grammatical Forms of algid

• past tense: algided
• plural: algids
• comparative: more algid
• superlative: most algid
• present tense: algid
• future tense: will be algid
• perfect tense: have been algid
• continuous tense: is being algid
• singular: algid
• positive degree: algid
• infinitive: to be algid
• gerund: being algid
• participle: algiding

Origin and Evolution of algid

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'algid' originated from the Latin word 'algidus', which means cold or chilly.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe extreme cold or chilliness, 'algid' has evolved to also refer to a state of being cold or lacking warmth, both physically and metaphorically.