Chillier: meaning, definitions and examples

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chillier

 

[ ˈtʃɪliər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather description

Chillier is a comparative form of the adjective 'chilly', which describes a temperature that is noticeably cool or cold. It is used to indicate that something is more chilly than something else, often used in reference to the weather or the temperature of a room.

Synonyms

colder, cooler, frostier

Examples of usage

  • The evening air is chillier than I expected.
  • It was chillier by the lake than in the city.
  • Be sure to wear a jacket; it's chillier in the mountains.
  • After the sun sets, the temperature gets chillier.
  • This morning feels chillier than usual.

Translations

Translations of the word "chillier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais frio

🇮🇳 ठंडा

🇩🇪 kälter

🇮🇩 lebih dingin

🇺🇦 холодніший

🇵🇱 zimniejszy

🇯🇵 寒い

🇫🇷 plus froid

🇪🇸 más frío

🇹🇷 daha soğuk

🇰🇷 더 차가운

🇸🇦 أكثر برودة

🇨🇿 chladnější

🇸🇰 chladnejší

🇨🇳 更冷

🇸🇮 hladnejši

🇮🇸 kaldari

🇰🇿 салқындырақ

🇬🇪 მეტი ცივი

🇦🇿 daha soyuq

🇲🇽 más frío

Word origin

The word 'chilly' is derived from the Middle English word 'chille', which means 'to cool' or 'to become cold'. The Old English form is 'cielâ', which is related to the concept of coolness or coldness. Over time, it evolved in the English language, gaining different forms and usages. The comparative form 'chillier' became prevalent as people began to describe a range of temperature sensations more precisely, indicating a transition from simple descriptions of cold to nuanced comparisons of chilliness. This reflects a broader tendency in language to adapt to the varying experiences of individuals as they encounter different climates and environmental conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,233, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.