NIPPINESS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

nippiness

noun

Definition of nippiness

as in chill

an uncomfortable degree of coolness a new nippiness in the mornings hinted at the coming of winter

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Noun

As the middle of three children, Harding identifies his personality as laidback and chill.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Place pan on a rimmed baking sheet; chill until top of mousse feels set, about 2 hours.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of chill

Noun

This kind of excision, this near total erasure of the Black voice, can turn one toward madness, certainly toward bitterness.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Cream cheese and mozzarella pack in enough dairy richness for a satisfying cheese pull and mellow out the subtle bitterness of baby spinach and nutty tang of artichoke hearts.

— Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of bitterness

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