English Explanatory Dictionary

chilly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Cold enough to cause discomfort.
  2. Feeling uncomfortably cold.
  3. Distant and cool; unfriendly.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of chili.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃɪli/ en-uk-chilly.ogg en-au-chilly.ogg

Word forms

chilly chillier chilliest chillies

Etymology

From chill + -y. Cognate with Swedish kylig (“chilly”), Norwegian kjølig (“chilly”).

Synonyms

cold

Related words

chill chillax chiller chilling chillingly chillness cold-sensitive

Derived words

chillily chilliness chilly bin chillybin chilly climate lay chilly unchilly
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