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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There is nothing better on a chilly evening than creamy chicken and vegetables encased in a buttery, extra flaky crust.
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
While winters can get pretty chilly in Coeur d’Alene, there are plenty of options for cold-weather recreation, with numerous ski resorts surrounding the Northern city.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2025
Two weeks after an upset loss to visiting Cal Poly and a week after having a off-night bye to think about a season that could go either way, Sacramento State delivered a resounding 55-27 victory over Weber State on Saturday night in chilly Ogden, Utah.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The main living room and kitchen area open out to the river, and a petite fireplace keeps it cozy on chilly evenings.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
While winters can get pretty chilly in Coeur d’Alene, there are plenty of options for cold-weather recreation, with numerous ski resorts surrounding the Northern city.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2025
Two weeks after an upset loss to visiting Cal Poly and a week after having a off-night bye to think about a season that could go either way, Sacramento State delivered a resounding 55-27 victory over Weber State on Saturday night in chilly Ogden, Utah.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The main living room and kitchen area open out to the river, and a petite fireplace keeps it cozy on chilly evenings.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Chilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chilly. Accessed 15 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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