chilling

Making you feel afraid or deeply worried.

• It was a chilling story.
• We heard a chilling scream from upstairs.
• The report gave a chilling account of life in the prison.

Similar words: frightening, scary, disturbing

Opposites: reassuring

Common phrases: chilling story, chilling warning, chilling account

Making someone or something feel cold.

• A chilling wind blew across the lake.
• The rain had a chilling effect on my skin.
• We pulled our coats tight against the chilling air.

Similar words: cooling, cold

Opposites: warming

Common phrases: chilling wind, chilling breeze, chilling effect

Getting colder.

• The chilling mixture began to thicken.
• Ice crystals formed in the chilling water.
• We checked the temperature of the chilling liquid.

Similar words: cooling

Opposites: warming

Common phrases: chilling liquid, chilling mixture

The process of making something cold.

• The dessert needs an hour of chilling.
• Rapid chilling keeps the milk fresh.
• Allow enough chilling time before serving the jelly.

Similar words: cooling, refrigeration

Opposites: heating, warming

Common phrases: rapid chilling, chilling of food, chilling time