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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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
The Automet Women’s Half Zip Cropped Pullover Fleece is another pick suited for chillier temps.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Cozy fall blankets tie everything together and provide warmth for chilly autumn nights.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
The wide-leg drawstring pants provide plenty of comfort for long flights, while the quarter-zip sweatshirt keeps you warm when the cabin gets chilly.
—Kayla Kitts, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chilly
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“Chilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chilly. Accessed 8 Oct. 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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