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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3
as in cold
having a low or subnormal temperature
a chilly spring morning
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Recent Examples of chilly
Of course, the chilly weather certainly could have factored in.
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 17 May 2025
Nor’easters are characterized by their strong winds out of the northeast and often bring wind, rain and chilly temperatures to the New England region.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
Given that Hong Kong is subtropical, South Korea provided the chilly backdrop for some of the filming — although one snowy scene was shot in Hong Kong in nearly 90-degree heat.
—Clifford Coonan, Variety, 14 May 2025
Mornings can be chilly, afternoons can be warm, and cave tours can be downright cold.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 17 May 2025
Nor’easters are characterized by their strong winds out of the northeast and often bring wind, rain and chilly temperatures to the New England region.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
Given that Hong Kong is subtropical, South Korea provided the chilly backdrop for some of the filming — although one snowy scene was shot in Hong Kong in nearly 90-degree heat.
—Clifford Coonan, Variety, 14 May 2025
Mornings can be chilly, afternoons can be warm, and cave tours can be downright cold.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilly
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Any chilling effect would also come with international tourism expected to be dented this year, costing $12.5 billion in spending, due to negative perceptions of trade and immigration policy.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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Lampton and others said that revoking Chinese student visas will have a chilling effect on academia and could turn off the brightest minds from other countries as well.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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Aldi may carry kosher items, but the stores don’t have cold and hot deli counters or butchers who customize cuts.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Following a horrific incident that destroys what’s left of his emotional stability, he is assigned to a high-profile cold case that forces him to confront his inadequacies.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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This episode begins with a relatively chill vibe as Dina’s two love interests go riding out into the snowy wilderness, busting each other’s chops.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Though their everyday hangouts are chill, Beckham loves to roll out the red carpet for Milo on special occasions.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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When older cinematographer Otto Heller (The Ladykillers, Alfie) refused to take a medical exam to be insured for Billion Dollar Brain, which was going to be filmed in frigid Finland, producer Harry Saltzman turned to Williams, who had done commercials for Russell.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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Other parks, such as Denali and Wrangell–St. Elias in Alaska, are much easier to access and far less frigid in summer.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
21 May 2025
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City attorneys also recommended a settlement for Briana Keys, who had called 911 after being locked out of her New City neighborhood home on a freezing, near-zero February night four years ago.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Flashes of orange lava leaked through the seafloor before hardening in the freezing water, indicating an eruption was taking place.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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The latest Email Threat Trends Report from VIPRE paints a bleak picture.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Related article Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal Ukraine in 2025 is a bleak prospect.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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Other options that will keep you cool yet still looking polished this summer are a pair of pleated shorts from Quince or a linen-blend pair of Bermuda shorts from Mango. Wide-leg Jeans Jeans might seem like a surprising addition to a summer packing list, but a loose, wide-leg pair makes sense.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Old towels cut up into rags do a great job of removing this soft flux once the copper pipe is cool enough to touch.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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“Chilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilly. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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