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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as in cold
having a low or subnormal temperature
a chilly spring morning
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Recent Examples of chilly
Scientists are still unable, though, to answer why the planet’s water eventually dried up and converted the surface into a chilly desert.
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
While the rail cars can get pretty chilly, the train station is usually sweltering—that’s where this Spanx set comes in.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 25 June 2025
Outside, there’s a covered limestone dining terrace with overhead heat lamps for taking the nip off chilly nights and a lounge area for watching TV.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Netanyahu's public and private relationships with recent American presidents have been marked by chilly tensions and insults.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 22 June 2025
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
While the rail cars can get pretty chilly, the train station is usually sweltering—that’s where this Spanx set comes in.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 25 June 2025
Outside, there’s a covered limestone dining terrace with overhead heat lamps for taking the nip off chilly nights and a lounge area for watching TV.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Netanyahu's public and private relationships with recent American presidents have been marked by chilly tensions and insults.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilly
Adjective
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For an Austin audience, this data center conflict resonates with a chilling familiarity.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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The dinosaurs revert to instinct and viciously attack humans, thereby creating chilling suspense for audiences.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Gelato is very similar to ice cream, but only relies on milk instead of heavy cream for a slightly lighter, icier texture than traditional homemade ice cream.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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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
Adjective
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Everyone’s temperature preferences differ—some sleep hot, others cold.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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For evening or colder climates, go with the Parallel Pant.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Navigate through the shop aisle to the breezy oceanfront dining room in the back, set on a surprisingly chill stretch of sand.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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While the small town of Kailua-Kona can be bustling during the summer months, the Big Island is typically chill.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Resilience was what kept Di Caprio’s Glass alive in the frigid temperatures of the American wilderness.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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One man did just that Refugees might have endured a soaking and even abided the frigid temperatures, but the combination spawned an array of fluxes, fevers and flus that carried away hundreds of them.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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The region where Wilga went missing is known for freezing nighttime temperatures, mixed difficult terrain, and total isolation.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The young girl then managed to find her way out of the woods and locate help without the aid of any of her devices, all in freezing temperatures.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Some traders said the numbers were less severe than analysts' bleak forecasts.—
Sabrina Valle,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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No one is as funny and as bleak in the same sentence, or maybe even the same word.—
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Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Here are eight satin pants that will keep you cool yet elevated this summer, starting at $15.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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Nothing gets people to appreciate you faster than staying cool in a storm.—
Marek Niedzwiedz,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Chilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilly. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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