How to Use chilly in a Sentence
chilly
adjective- You must be chilly without a coat on.
- They gave him a chilly reception.
- It's a little chilly outside.
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The wind was chilly, but the sun made up for it.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
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Light snow and sleet may mix in with the chilly rain.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Plan on a mix of sun and clouds, along with a chilly breeze.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Wednesday will be chilly again.
—Joseph Dames, CBS News, 4 May 2026
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Warm up with this creamy soup for dinner on chilly nights.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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Dawn came on chilly with a slight overcast and a light breeze.
—Jeffrey A. Brunk, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2025
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There's a lot to talk about as chilly weather has moved in.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Temps will turn a bit chilly Thursday night.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Feb. 2026
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It's been a chilly start to the year in Georgia.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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That chilly fall night, his bag of blood became vital.
—Lauren Caruba, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
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Wednesday night will once again be chilly with lows around 22.
—Mike Rose, cleveland, 6 Dec. 2021
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Turn tacos into your new favorite soup to make on chilly nights.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
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Here's how to decorate with this chilly hue in the new year.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
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This easy-to-prepare dish is perfect for chilly days or night.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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Cloudy, chilly weather is in the forecast tonight.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Thursday night will be chilly, but not as cold as recent nights.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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The blazer is also lined, which comes in handy on chilly evenings.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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No meal better caps off a chilly evening than a bowl of piping-hot soup.
—Nick Siano, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2024
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Spring and fall evenings can be chilly, so bring a windbreaker or sweater.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
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The chilly weather calls for cozy clothes, but my beat-up sweats are far from cute these days.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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Wrap it with burlap or a tarp to protect it from chilly winds during cold spells.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
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Throw on a trench coat for chillier evenings, or sub in a satin skirt on warmer nights.
—India Roby, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
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The hope was that a drop in mortgage rates would bring some heat to our chilly housing scene.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2024
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And don’t miss out on this smokeless fire pit for a cozy spot to sit in front of on chilly nights.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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Get prepared for chilly days while this Cotopaxi fleece is on sale.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
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Thanks to the quarter-length sleeves, the dress keeps you warm on those chilly fall mornings.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 20 Aug. 2025
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Thanks to the quarter-length sleeves, the dress keeps you warm on those chilly fall mornings.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
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