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
On a chilly Tuesday night at Oracle Park, Marte’s moonshot to Big Cat territory was the defining image of the Giants’ 7-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
During Friday, a rather unusual storm system will rotate from northern Canada (near Hudson Bay) right through New England, bringing with it, some very chilly air.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The fans who sat through a scoreless game played in chilly and rainy conditions recognized the moment.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Each of these casserole ideas starts with ground beef, which is hearty, filling, warm, and perfectly cozy for chilly winter months.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
During Friday, a rather unusual storm system will rotate from northern Canada (near Hudson Bay) right through New England, bringing with it, some very chilly air.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The fans who sat through a scoreless game played in chilly and rainy conditions recognized the moment.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Each of these casserole ideas starts with ground beef, which is hearty, filling, warm, and perfectly cozy for chilly winter months.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilly
Adjective
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Add crushed ice about halfway up and give a brief stir or swizzle, five to eight seconds, to begin the chilling process.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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The attack comes as the NYPD investigates a troubling string of chilling assaults against older New Yorkers.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2026
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The actress’ hair was coiffed and pulled back with icy blond wisps to frame her face courtesy of hairstylist Rena Calhoun.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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That data is crucial to understanding and adapting to climate change and to a vast array of industries on land and at sea like aquaculture, shipping especially through icy waters, coastal tourism, agriculture and even navies, Le Traon said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The attentive staff carries complimentary sunscreen, cold towels, and mango juice shots straight to your lounge chair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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At this point, the coffee that remains in their cups has gone cold, and our time is almost up.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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Non-chill filtration adds a slightly oily, layered mouthfeel that carries both sweetness and spice.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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This whiskey was made from the same mashbill, aged for a full decade, and bottled at 100 proof without chill filtration to preserve maximum flavor.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 May 2026
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Swimmers die every summer in Colorado, as frigid water can make the body lock up in seconds.—
R. Scott Rappold,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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The 17-pound sea turtle had convalesced at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island since being found near death in the frigid Cape Cod waters last November.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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Partway up the trail, three penguins waddled past, entirely unbothered by the humans who stepped aside for them, and then belly-slid into the freezing water.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Tropical hibiscus should be brought indoors when temperatures drop below about 55 degrees, while cold-hardy types like Rose of Sharon can tolerate freezing temperatures and overwinter outdoors in zones 5 to 9.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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This year, though, is things are looking bleak.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Charli and preeminent pop divas Olivia Rodrigo and Ariana Grande are releasing some of the bleakest music of their careers just in time for summer, the traditional season for party anthems and celebratory bangers.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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That guy selling records seems pretty cool.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The dark spirit might be more commonly thought of as a cozy, cool-weather sipper or associated with booze-forward drinks served up, but there’s plenty of reason to enjoy it in the summer too, and this cocktail proves why.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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“Chilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilly. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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