chillier; chilliest
1
: noticeably cold : chilling
a chilly day
2
: unpleasantly affected by cold
chilly spectators
3
: lacking warmth of feeling : unfriendly
a chilly reception
4
: tending to arouse fear or apprehension
chilly suspicions
Examples of chilly in a Sentence
It's a little chilly outside.
You must be chilly without a coat on.
They gave him a chilly reception.
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Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
The flannel and cashmere blends versions for the chillier seasons that maintain a softer finish in the Prince of Wales, stripes, herringbone and micro design color hues.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The fuzzy blanket has earned praise for keeping reviewers toasty-warm on the chilliest nights.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Although December in Antwerp is chilly, the hotel does have bikes available to rent, and Antwerp is very bike-friendly.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chilly
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“Chilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chilly. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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chilly
adjective
chillier; chilliest
1
: noticeably cold
2
: unpleasantly affected by cold
3
: not friendly
a chilly response
chilliness
noun
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