Chillingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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chillingly
[ ˈtʃɪlɪŋli ]
manner of feeling
Chillingly describes an action or manner that evokes a sense of fear or discomfort. It often refers to something that is unsettling or induces a feeling of horror.
Synonyms
disturbingly, eerily, frighteningly, unsettlingly.
Examples of usage
- The film ended chillingly with a twist that left the audience gasping.
- She spoke chillingly about the darkness that lurked in the abandoned building.
- The chillingly cold winds swept through the deserted streets, amplifying the eerie atmosphere.
Translations
Translations of the word "chillingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de forma assustadora
🇮🇳 चौंकाने वाली तरह से
🇩🇪 gruselig
🇮🇩 dengan menakutkan
🇺🇦 жахливо
🇵🇱 przerażająco
🇯🇵 ぞっとするように
🇫🇷 de manière effrayante
🇪🇸 escalofriantemente
🇹🇷 ürkütücü bir şekilde
🇰🇷 소름 끼치게
🇸🇦 بطريقة مخيفة
🇨🇿 děsivě
🇸🇰 desivo
🇨🇳 令人毛骨悚然地
🇸🇮 grozljivo
🇮🇸 hræðilegt
🇰🇿 қорқынышты түрде
🇬🇪 მშვენიერი
🇦🇿 dəhşətli şəkildə
🇲🇽 escalofriantemente
Etymology
The word 'chillingly' is derived from the adjective 'chill,' which originally comes from the Old English word 'cyle,' meaning 'cold.' The term 'chill' has been in use since the early Middle Ages to denote a sense of coldness that can affect both the physical and emotional states. Over time, the word evolved to also describe a feeling of fear or unease, especially in contexts where frightful or eerie situations arise. The adverbial form '-ly' was added in the late 19th century, allowing for the extension of its meaning into describing actions performed in a way that inspires a chilling effect. Its usage has become more popular in literature and film critique, especially when discussing horror themes and narratives.