Definition Synonyms
Definition of chilly - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
temperaturecold enough to cause discomfort
- The room was chilly after the heater broke.
2.
sensationfeeling uncomfortably cold
- She felt chilly without her jacket.
3.
cold behaviorunfriendly or distant in manner
- Her chilly response left him doubting their friendship.
Expressions with chilly
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unfriendly welcome or response from others
The new policy received a chilly reception from the staff.
feel cold or cool
I am always chilly in the morning.
cold weather conditions in a specific area
The region is known for its chilly climate.
unpleasantly cold climate
We had to wear extra layers due to the chilly weather.
portable box that keeps food and drinks cold
We packed sandwiches in the chilly bin for the picnic.
Origin of chilly
Middle English, chile (cold)
Terms with chilly included in their meaning
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weather
having a low temperature that makes the air feel chilly
chilly weather
moderately cold in temperature
unpleasant
unpleasantly chilly and damp
chilly breeze
wind that feels very cold
damp places
unpleasantly damp and chilly
chilly wet
cold and damp weather
weather
chilly or cold enough to cause discomfort
weather
chilly and damp atmosphere
temperature
slightly cold or chilly
weather
chilly and brisk
chilly downpour
cold rain shower
weather
feel cold or chilly
temperature
the state of being chilly or cold
temperature
excessively cool or chilly in temperature
temperature
feeling chilly like a rose in the morning
chilly trembler
person or thing that shivers
fish
any Somniosidae member, typically big, chilly-sea dwelling, sluggish, not hostile
Examples of chilly in a sentence
It was a chilly morning in the mountains. The pool water was chilly this morning. It grew chilly after sunset. His chilly demeanor made everyone uncomfortable. The meeting ended with a chilly handshake.
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- French:froid, frileux, ...
- German:kühl, fröstelnd, ...
- Italian:freddo, infreddolito, ...
- Spanish:frío, fresco, ...
- Portuguese:frio, arrepiado, ...
- Chinese:冷飕飕的, 发冷的, ...
- Japanese:寒い, 寒気がする, ...
- Arabic:بارِد, قارِس, ...
- Hebrew:קָרִיר, קַר, ...
- Russian:прохладный, ледяной, ...
- Ukrainian:холодний, зябкий, ...
- Hindi:सर्द, ठिठुरता हुआ, ...
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