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

Some nights, this space is used as a chill spot where golfers can sit, eat, and drink with their friends or simply take in the eye-candy of the course itself.

— Joel Haley, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 July 2026
The simple premise and pacing conceal its supreme power and startling chill, throwing you directly into the fray for a nightmarish immersive experience.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

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Mexican Americans have long risen up to defend ourselves and defy our haters, but there’s usually an underlying strain of bitterness and anger that kneecaps us at the worst possible moments.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Tens of thousands continue to come each year, yet no widespread anger or bitterness grows.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026

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