chillier; chilliest
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
Examples of chilly in a Sentence
It's a little chilly outside.
You must be chilly without a coat on.
They gave him a chilly reception.
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Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 24 May 2026
The fans who sat through a scoreless game played in chilly and rainy conditions recognized the moment.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Each of these casserole ideas starts with ground beef, which is hearty, filling, warm, and perfectly cozy for chilly winter months.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
This photograph, captured on May 6, 2026, shows the mountains covered in snow as clouds loom above the chilly landscape.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 20 May 2026
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“Chilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chilly. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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chilly
adjective
chillier; chilliest
1
: noticeably cold
2
: unpleasantly affected by cold
3
: not friendly
a chilly response
chilliness
noun
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