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Chilly: meaning, definitions and examples

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chilly

 

[ ˈtʃɪli ]

Adjective
Weather
Context #1 | Adjective

weather

Unpleasantly cold; causing shivering or feeling cold.

Synonyms

cold, cool, freezing

Examples of usage

  • I need to wear a jacket because it's chilly outside.
  • The chilly wind made me wrap myself in a blanket.
Context #2 | Adjective

atmosphere

Unfriendly or unenthusiastic.

Synonyms

aloof, reserved, unfriendly

Examples of usage

  • The chilly response from the audience made the speaker nervous.
  • There was a chilly silence in the room after the argument.

Translations

Translations of the word "chilly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frio

🇮🇳 ठंडा

🇩🇪 kühl

🇮🇩 dingin

🇺🇦 холодний

🇵🇱 chłodny

🇯🇵 寒い (samui)

🇫🇷 froid

🇪🇸 frío

🇹🇷 soğuk

🇰🇷 추운 (chuun)

🇸🇦 بارد

🇨🇿 chladný

🇸🇰 chladný

🇨🇳 寒冷的 (hánlěng de)

🇸🇮 hladen

🇮🇸 kaldur

🇰🇿 суық

🇬🇪 ცივი

🇦🇿 soyuq

🇲🇽 frío

Word origin

The word 'chilly' originated from Middle English 'chili', meaning cold. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe cold weather or unfriendly atmospheres. The word has evolved over time to become a common term used to signify a slight coldness or unfriendliness.

See also: chill, chilled, chiller, chilliness, chilling.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,393, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.