1
as in chilling
uncomfortably cool
those chilly nights when a warm fire can be especially comforting
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2
as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
a chilly glare directed at the person who tried to go to the head of the line
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3
as in cold
having a low or subnormal temperature
a chilly spring morning
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Recent Examples of chilly
Princess Kate, 43, wore a similar plaid scarf with the same colors for Christmas at Sandringham in December 2024, while Prince William has previously slipped on scarves at chilly engagements.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 17 June 2025
But here’s another fascinating factoid: Jackson Hole is far from being a destination that only delivers in the chilly months.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
When someone is sleeping in an unadorned conventional hammock, a thin layer of fabric is all that separates the underside of their sleeping bag from the chilly night air.
—New Atlas, 3 June 2025
Wear it over a tank top on chilly nights or pair it with jeans for a sophisticated yet casual look.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 11 June 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 17 June 2025
But here’s another fascinating factoid: Jackson Hole is far from being a destination that only delivers in the chilly months.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
When someone is sleeping in an unadorned conventional hammock, a thin layer of fabric is all that separates the underside of their sleeping bag from the chilly night air.
—New Atlas, 3 June 2025
Wear it over a tank top on chilly nights or pair it with jeans for a sophisticated yet casual look.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilly
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Come for the carnage (R.I.P. little Alex Kintner), stay for the chilling character moments (Shaw's USS Indianapolis speech as Quint).—
Chris Nashawaty,
EW.com,
20 June 2025
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Now, in 2025, the breach at UNFI raises a chilling question: what a biological virus could not shut down, could a cyberattack succeed in crippling?—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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And Some Ice Cream Cream City Ice Cream & Coffeehouse has more than 40 homemade flavors to choose from, plus hot and cold espresso drinks.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Other ways to stay safe during the heat wave include drinking lots of water, wearing light clothing, keeping ovens and stoves shut off and cooling off with a cold bath or ice packs, officials said.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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With nail trends being so chill over the last year or two—who knew nude nails would be so hot for so long?—those of us who were once confident DIYing our nail art may feel a bit out of practice these days.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 June 2025
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Compared to the other breakups in the house, Ciara and West are almost chill.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
30 May 2025
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The boat capsized just before 3 p.m., tossing all ten occupants into the frigid waters of Lake Tahoe.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Preservation tools and techniques Surviving the area’s elements, particularly the long and frigid winters, is easier said than done, though.—
Paul Nicolaus,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Despite the freezing temperatures, Sanchez decided to stick it out in Connecticut for another year after graduating last year, doing freelance theater electrician jobs.—
Kat Struhar,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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Large hail forms when strong updrafts in thunderstorms lift water droplets high into freezing layers of the atmosphere, allowing ice to accumulate in concentric layers before falling to the ground, according to AccuWeather.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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During that bleak era, Che-Chung Tsai, a researcher at the University of Washington, contacted several companies, seeking experimental drugs for use in an animal study.—
Jon Cohen,
New Yorker,
24 June 2025
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That said, Google’s latest survey paints a bleak picture.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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People are urged to stay cool, but that's proving difficult for thousands in Adams County who have been without power since Sunday night, WGAL reported.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Stay cool with clothing: Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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“Chilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilly. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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