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chilly

n.
A2 Elementary US //ˈtʃɪɫi// UK //tʃˈɪli// chilly

n. feeling cold or slightly cold. You use it to describe weather, a room, or a person's body temperature.

n. characterized by a low temperature; cold. Often used to describe weather or physical sensations of coldness.


SIMPLE

The wind feels chilly today.

CONTEXTUAL

She wore a warm coat because the morning air was chilly.

COMPLEX

The reception was chilly, marked by short answers and a lack of eye contact.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From chill + -y. Cognate with Swedish kylig (“chilly”), Norwegian kjølig (“chilly”).

Etymology 2

See chili.

Idioms1 entry

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