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chilly

1 of 1adjective
/ˈtʃɪli/
Forms:chillier,chilliest
1

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

A2
  • She put on a jacket to protect against the chilly wind.
  • The chilly weather was perfect for a cup of hot chocolate.
  • They put on sweaters to combat the chilly night.
  • The water felt chilly, making it hard to swim.
  • A chilly breeze swept through the empty streets.
2

exhibiting a lack of warmth or friendliness

  • The handshake was brief and chilly, devoid of any friendliness.
  • She could sense the chilly indifference in his voice when he spoke to her.
  • The receptionist’s chilly welcome did not make the visitors feel at ease.
  • Despite the crowd, there was a chilly isolation that hung over him.
  • Their relationship had become chilly, marked by a lack of affection and closeness.
3

(of a person) feeling cold in an uncomfortable way

  • After spending hours outside, she felt chilly and wanted to wrap up in a warm blanket.
  • After sitting in the drafty room for too long, she started to feel chilly and grabbed a sweater.
  • She always feels chilly when the temperature drops, even indoors.
  • I noticed he looked chilly, so I offered him my scarf to keep warm.
  • He was chilly after being caught in the rain without an umbrella.