CHILLY


Meaning of CHILLY in English

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

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