Main Entry:

chilly

Pronunciation:

\ˈchi-lē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

chill·i·er; chill·i·est

Date:

1570

1 : noticeably cold : chilling <a chilly day> 2 : unpleasantly affected by cold <chilly spectators> 3 : lacking warmth of feeling : unfriendly <a chilly reception> 4 : tending to arouse fear or apprehension <chilly suspicions>

— chill·i·ly \ˈchi-lə-lē\ adverb

— chill·i·ness \ˈchi-lē-nəs\ noun