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.
The wind feels chilly today.
She wore a warm coat because the morning air was chilly.
The reception was chilly, marked by short answers and a lack of eye contact.
From chill + -y. Cognate with Swedish kylig (“chilly”), Norwegian kjølig (“chilly”).
See chili.