chi
lly
Comparative
chillier
Superlative
chilliest
1
cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way
- 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.