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
The pullover design makes slipping it on such a breeze and the mock neckline provides just the right amount of coverage to keep you cozy on chilly spring nights.
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Nicol Natale, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
This one from Barefoot Dreams is extra fluffy, to keep mom warm on chilly days.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 17 Apr. 2025
After many storms and boat impacts, their only pier is no longer safe to use so the locals have to wade out to the arriving dhows to unload in choppy and quite chilly waters.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
On a chilly, cloudy morning in New York state's Rockland County, the Rev. Steven M.P. Neier led a joyful yet solemn Mass on April 21 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Congers.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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Nicol Natale, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
This one from Barefoot Dreams is extra fluffy, to keep mom warm on chilly days.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 17 Apr. 2025
After many storms and boat impacts, their only pier is no longer safe to use so the locals have to wade out to the arriving dhows to unload in choppy and quite chilly waters.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
On a chilly, cloudy morning in New York state's Rockland County, the Rev. Steven M.P. Neier led a joyful yet solemn Mass on April 21 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Congers.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilly
Adjective
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The feared chilling effect on consumption, if any, would be limited to imports.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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In their Tuesday ruling, Eleventh Circuit Judges Robin Rosenbaum and Nancy Abudu agreed with the lower court’s findings that the ban was unconstitutionally vague and created a chilling effect on free speech.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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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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Distributors — dear friends and colleagues — lament the same familiar woes: not enough films, or too many; the best titles are overpriced; the coffee is terrible; the weather is unbearable — too hot, too cold or both.—
Martin Moszkowicz,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
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Studies show the therapy can support longevity, with cold (like ice baths, cold showers, and facial icing) and warm temperatures (like saunas, steam rooms, and hot baths) proven to slow aging, improve metabolic health, and lower the rate in which our cells die.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Though their everyday hangouts are chill, Beckham loves to roll out the red carpet for Milo on special occasions.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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And then obviously in between that, either dropping my kid off at school or picking my kid up or hanging out, going to the park or something like that in some of those gaps, but that’s a very happy day, very chill, humbling day (Laughs).—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The frigid investment and M&A climate for the video game industry continued to thaw in the first quarter of 2025, topping $7.8 billion in the most active quarter since late 2023.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The real challenges for would-be escapees were the bay's frigid temperatures (averaging 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit), powerful currents and the 1.25-mile distance to shore.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Just 15 seconds into my first treatment with the freezing helmet latched to my head and with six more hours to go, the cold was unbearable.—
Maria Yagoda,
Vox,
9 May 2025
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That is where the freezing wall of giant magnets come in, acting to both cool and restrain the unruly plasma.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
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The latest Email Threat Trends Report from VIPRE paints a bleak picture.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Related article Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal Ukraine in 2025 is a bleak prospect.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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For example, stone, tile or polished concrete in flooring can reduce energy use and keep a home cool.—
Khanh T.L. Tran,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Finished in a cool, sandy hue, these shades are as bold as they are refined.—
Alia Yee Noll,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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“Chilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilly. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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