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chilly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly means: Cold enough to make you uncomfortable.

adjective

COLD WEATHERB1

Cold enough to make you uncomfortable.

  • It is chilly outside.
  • A chilly wind blew across the lake.
  • The evenings were chilly, even in June.

Similar words: cool, cold

Opposites: warm

Common phrases: chilly weather, chilly morning, chilly air

FEELING COLDB1

Feeling a little cold and uncomfortable.

  • I feel chilly.
  • She felt chilly and pulled on a sweater.
  • Are you chilly without your coat?

Similar words: cold

Opposites: warm

Common phrases: feel chilly, a bit chilly

UNFRIENDLYC1

Showing little friendliness or warmth towards someone.

  • She gave me a chilly look.
  • Our suggestion received a chilly response.
  • There was a chilly silence after he entered the room.

Similar words: cold, unfriendly

Opposites: friendly, warm

Common phrases: chilly reception, chilly look, chilly response

Questions about chilly

What does chilly mean?

Cold enough to make you uncomfortable.

What is chilly in other languages?

Türkçe: serin · Español: fresco · Français: frais · Deutsch: kühl · Italiano: fresco · 日本語: 肌寒い

How do you pronounce chilly?

It is pronounced /ˈtʃɪli/.

How do you use chilly in a sentence?

It is chilly outside. A chilly wind blew across the lake.

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