Synonyms for

Chilly

Verb / ˈtʃɪli: / Another word for chilly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

unpleasantly cold

Synonyms & similar words

chilli parky chilipepper chili chile cold freezing frosty frigid icy nippy wintry cool bitter chill polar raw shivery snappy wintery bleak chilly-willy crisp gelid glacial

Synonyms by register

Formal

cool frigid gelid nippy

Informal

brisk parky fresh

Literary

wintry icy frosty

Antonyms

warm hot balmy tepid heated tropical

Common collocations

  • chilly weather
  • chilly morning
  • chilly evening
  • chilly wind
  • chilly reception
  • chilly atmosphere
  • chilly day

Word family

noun chill
adjective chilly
adverb chilly

Usage note

Chilly is often used to describe a moderate, unpleasant coldness. For extreme cold, words like 'freezing' or 'frigid' are more appropriate. It can also describe an unfriendly or unwelcoming manner.

Example sentences

  1. The chilly breeze made me shiver.
  2. I drink hot chocolate to warm up on chilly nights.
  3. The water in the pool felt chilly.
  4. I put on my gloves to protect my hands from the chilly weather.
  5. The chilly air made my nose turn red.

Quotes

  • "I like the cold weather. It means you get work done." - Noam Chomsky
  • "I love the scents of winter! For me, it's all about the feeling you get when you smell pumpkin spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, gingerbread and spruce." - Taylor Swift
  • "When it's cold and rainy outside, I like to be cozy inside with my warm blanket and a cup of tea." - Zooey Deschanel

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