Word
chills
US/ˈtʃɪɫz/
UK/tʃˈɪlz/
Definitions
01feeling cold or sick
B1 · Intermediate Plural noun Medicine
n. a feeling of being cold and shivering, usually when you have a fever or are getting sick.
n. a sensation of coldness accompanied by shivering, typically serving as a clinical symptom of fever or infection.
“I had terrible chills and a fever all night, so I stayed in bed.”
“The patient reported sudden onset chills and muscle aches, which are common early indicators of a viral infection.”
Usage
Often used with the verb 'to have' or 'to get'.
02strong emotion
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun
n. a physical feeling of excitement or fear that makes your skin tingle.
n. a sudden physical sensation of excitement, fear, or awe, often manifesting as goosebumps.
“The singer's voice was so beautiful that it gave me chills.”
“The haunting melody of the cello gave the entire audience chills, creating a moment of profound silence in the concert hall.”
Usage
Commonly used in the phrase 'to give someone chills'.
Idioms
01. cold chills
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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