chilling
n.n. frightening or scary in a way that makes you feel cold. It often describes a story, a look, or a piece of news that makes you feel uneasy.
n. causing a sudden feeling of horror or fear; unnerving. Often used to describe atmospheric or psychological dread rather than physical threats.
The movie ended with a chilling scream.
The witness gave a chilling account of the events that took place on the night of the crime.
The documentary provides a chilling look at how easily misinformation can spread through social networks, ultimately destabilizing local governments and inciting widespread public panic.
From Middle English chilling, chelling, chyllinge, chillynge, chillande, equivalent to chill + -ing.
From Middle English chilling, chillyng, chyllynge, equivalent to chill + -ing.
Typically used to modify nouns related to stories, sounds, or atmospheres.