Definition & Meaning of "chilly"in English

chilly

ADJECTIVE

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

biting

bitter

bleak

cutting

frigid

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

chilliest

Comparative

chillier

gradable

Examples

She put on a jacket to protect against the chilly wind.

exhibiting a lack of warmth or friendliness

aloof

cold

distant

frigid

frosty

Examples

The handshake was brief and chilly, devoid of any friendliness.

(of a person) feeling cold in an uncomfortable way

freezing

frozen

cold

Examples

After spending hours outside, she felt chilly and wanted to wrap up in a warm blanket.

Lexical Tree

chilliness

chilly

chill

Nearby Words

chillin' like a villain

Definition & Meaning of "chilly"in English

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