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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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
This means some chilly air will be arriving from Canada.
—Rachael Jay, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Looking for something more chill in the chilly weather?
—Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
Heading to a science museum, aquarium, or history museum is a great way to spend a chilly day indoors without staying home.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Chilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chilly. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.
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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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