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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During the colder months, that uniform relies on a lightweight jacket to keep me comfortable on chilly LA mornings.
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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
On West 57th Avenue in Olde Town Arvada, a handful of people with backpacks and belongings gathered in front of the library and soaked in the sun on a recent chilly morning, including one accompanied by a small dog wearing a sporty green jacket.
—John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2025
Although a chilly day is expected in the metro, temps will rise to the low 20s before falling to around 12 degrees overnight.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
Skies should gradually clear, but the afternoon will remain chilly, according to the NWS.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
On West 57th Avenue in Olde Town Arvada, a handful of people with backpacks and belongings gathered in front of the library and soaked in the sun on a recent chilly morning, including one accompanied by a small dog wearing a sporty green jacket.
—John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2025
Although a chilly day is expected in the metro, temps will rise to the low 20s before falling to around 12 degrees overnight.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
Skies should gradually clear, but the afternoon will remain chilly, according to the NWS.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Chilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chilly. Accessed 1 Mar. 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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