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
Among non-fans, the band somehow gained a reputation as cerebral and chilly, but that’s far from the truth.
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2026
However, the right home cooling systems—and practices—can transform your space inside into a chilly respite.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
The wind was chilly, but the sun made up for it.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
On the chillier days, museum and gallery hop from the Color Factory right across the street to The Drawing Center and Eden Gallery.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2026
However, the right home cooling systems—and practices—can transform your space inside into a chilly respite.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
The wind was chilly, but the sun made up for it.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
On the chillier days, museum and gallery hop from the Color Factory right across the street to The Drawing Center and Eden Gallery.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilly
Adjective
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Unlike a pitcher of drinks that need ice or a bottle of wine that requires chilling, freezer door cocktails give you a perfectly ice-cold summer cocktail ready to pour at a moment's notice.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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For anyone planning a 30-year retirement, that is a chilling statistic.—
Chris Kline,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Levine’s missive comes amid an icy relationship with Hosseini, which has soured since the collapse of former University of Michigan President Santa Ono’s candidacy for the UF presidency.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Earth-impacting shrapnel from those primordial upheavals may have helped seed our planet with the precursors for life, delivering water and organic compounds from the dark, icy depths of the outer solar system.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The perk here is that the material holds up to cold weather by stretching and expanding without breaking, requiring fewer repairs and resource use.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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But there are ways of assessing it with cold hard figures, most notably the FIFA world rankings, which began in the 1990s as a way to assess the strength of international teams.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The whiskey components this year were aged between four and 12 years, and the final blend was finished in barrels previously used to age The Prisoner Red Blend California wine from six months to more than two years, and bottled non-chill filtered at 101 proof.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Stone Fruit Care Considerations Stone fruit success depends on selecting varieties with the correct chill-hour requirements for your region—and be sure to look at your precise location.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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The production had no money, no stars and was going to shoot in a frigid Canadian forest.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Chicago is a great pick for a city break, even during its famously frigid winters.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Richard claimed she was locked alone in the freezing car for two hours, unable to leave the vehicle because there were no interior door handles.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
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Ensure that your freezer is set to the coldest setting before starting the flash-freezing process.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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Their pursuit leads them down a highly unusual path with no easy answers, and Bong masterfully balances tonal shifts from bleak tragedy to absurdist humor to highlight why the case remains so compelling.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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The picture looks much bleaker for the president now.—
Linley Sanders,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Make sure the oven is completely cool before cleaning.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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Nothing plays up dark mocha or cool raven hair like warm cinnamon balayage.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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“Chilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilly. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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