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Synonyms for

Chilly

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

Definition

unpleasantly cold

Synonyms & similar words

parky chili chilipepper chilli 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.

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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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