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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
With a mostly clear sky Monday night, expect more chilly weather with lows setttling into the middle to upper 40s.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The layering piece is great for quick errands and chilly spring nights, so we were pumped to find a Quince lookalike for just $42.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Examples abound, including this chilly, tricky thriller written and directed by Alex Garland.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
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 28 Apr. 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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