CHILLED Synonyms: 290 Similar and Opposite Words

chilled 1 of 2

adjective

as in benumbed

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as in cooled

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chilled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of chill

as in froze

to cause to lose heat chill the gelatin for two hours, until it sets

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as in relaxed

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety you want to hang out with us and just chill this weekend?

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tensed (up)

as in discouraged

to lessen the courage or confidence of investors chilled by the floundering economy

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as in lazied

to spend time doing nothing instead of going out tonight, let's stay in and chill

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Recent Examples of chilled

Adjective

At one point, Coover pulled the cover off a super-chilled metallic cylinder labeled big baby main. — Kyle Paoletta, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 Inmates also have access to respite areas, cold showers and chilled water. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026 The hefty cod and haddock catches from the chilled Arctic waters around Iceland are central to the national identity too. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Add vanilla if desired, mix well and chill for one hour before serving in chilled parfait cups. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 Cold, refreshing Dole Whip in between slices of chilled watermelon, topped with Tajin and chamoy. — Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 25 July 2026 In a separate clean and chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream on high until foamy. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026 The dilemma of a dip becoming too warm becomes a non-issue with a chilled dip keeper. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Get a dozen Island Creek or the Gloucester Plateaux (featuring a chilled assortment of oysters, blue crab salad, shrimp cocktail, Maine lobster, and salmon crudo), a Select Negroni or glass of wine, and a seat in the window, ideal for watching the world go by. — Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026

Verb

Superconducting quantum computers only work when chilled to a hair above absolute zero, requiring the whole machine to sit inside an ultra-cold refrigerator called a cryostat, where space is tight and cooling is expensive. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026 The 30-year-old anti-hipster apparently wanted none of that, so went to the beach, chilled and listened to one of her heros, alt-rock legend Liz Phair. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 Bake 1 baking sheet at a time (keep remaining baking sheet chilled) until golden and cooked through, about 18 minutes. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026 Despite wearing a cap chilled to 15 degrees for several hours at every infusion, my long red hair fell almost entirely out by January, taking with it any part of me that still felt like a woman at all. — Elizabeth Nicholas, Vanity Fair, 9 Sep. 2026 People can also soak their clothing in cold water or apply an iced or chilled damp towel on their body. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 While Operation Midway Blitz officially ended last November, many in Little Village say the neighborhood is still chilled by the enforcement, and that raids and deportations continue to this day. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 During my kid’s preschool days, any leftover food came home still slightly chilled. — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026 When your drink is halfway done, a server will swap out your glass for a fresh one chilled to 5 degrees. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilled

Adjective

When Bill’s older brother Henry (Barry Ward) finds the pianist in numbed solitude in his dingy apartment, Bill has canceled all his upcoming gigs, saying Scotty cannot be replaced.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Ingber also notes the numbed response to these strikes from much of the American public, something that, in part, may come from the routine nature of these drone strikes as something that the nation has become desensitized to dropping bombs on enemies.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 21 Oct. 2025

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Adjective

The trick to this recipe is soaking the lobster meat in the cooled cooking liquid to give it an extra burst of flavor and to rinse away any residue from the surface, leaving nothing behind but sweet, briny lobster meat.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
To assemble, spread 1/3 of the crumbs in the bottom of the pie shell, spread the cooled filling over it, and spread another 1/3 of the crumbs over the filling.

— David Morgan, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of cooled

Verb

In the immediate aftermath, Chinese authorities froze the company’s bank accounts and detained the factory owner and several managers pending the outcome of the safety investigation.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
The county also eliminated five full time positions in its public works department and froze 11 vacant positions in several departments.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of froze

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If millions still want children but are discouraged from having them, then the fertility slump marks a substantial social failure.

— Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Either properly discouraged by the police presence or too damned hot to fight, people largely behaved.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of discouraged

Verb

In the execution chamber, a prison chaplain rested his hand on Ramey's shoulder before leading him in a brief prayer.

— James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Buffalo is a tough place for a struggling foe to get right, especially with the Bills rested after playing last Thursday.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of rested

Adjective

At one point in the swim, her hand went directly into a compass jellyfish, leaving it numb for a while.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026
On one Anderson sack late in the first quarter, Allen kicked his feet in agony and later revealed the hit made his left arm go numb.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of numb

Adjective

This means that oranges left on the kitchen counter or in a fruit bowl on your dining table won’t last as long as whole, refrigerated oranges.

— Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
How to store half-and-half Keep half-and-half refrigerated and generally follow the manufacturer’s guidance for how quickly to use it; recommendations vary by brand.

— Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of refrigerated

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