adj.
Pronunciation: ' chi-l ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: chill · i · er ; -est
Date: 1570
1 : noticeably cold : CHILLING <a chilly day>
2 : unpleasantly affected by cold < chilly spectators>
3 : lacking warmth of feeling : UNFRIENDLY <a chilly reception>
4 : tending to arouse fear or apprehension < chilly suspicions>
– chill · i · ly \ ' chi-l ə -l ē \ adverb
– chill · i · ness \ ' chi-l ē -n ə s \ noun