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chilly

adjective \ˈchi-lē\

: noticeably cold

: feeling cold

: noticeably unfriendly

chill·i·erchill·i·est

Full Definition of CHILLY

: noticeably cold : chilling <a chilly day>

: unpleasantly affected by cold <chilly spectators>

: lacking warmth of feeling : unfriendly <a chilly reception>

: tending to arouse fear or apprehension <chilly suspicions>

— chill·i·ly \ˈchi-lə-lē\ adverb

— chill·i·ness \ˈchi-lē-nəs\ noun

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First Known Use of CHILLY

1570

Related to CHILLY

Synonyms: bitter, bleak, chill, chilling, nipping, nippy, raw, sharp

Antonyms: cordial, friendly, genial, happy, hearty, sympathetic, warm, warm-blooded, warmhearted

Rhymes with CHILLY

billy, Chile, chili, dilly, filly, frilly, gillie, hilly, lily, silly, stilly, Tilly

CHILLINESS Defined for Kids

chilly

adjective \ˈchi-lē\

chill·i·erchill·i·est

Definition of CHILLY for Kids

: noticeably cold <a chilly morning>

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