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chilly

/ˈtʃɪli/adjective

Unpleasantly cold, in a way that makes you uncomfortable.

Example sentences

  • “Take a jacket; the evenings get chilly this time of year.”
  • “It was a chilly morning, so we wore hats and gloves.”

Also describes unfriendly behavior: 'a chilly reception' has nothing to do with temperature.

Synonyms for chilly

Antonyms

  • warm
  • hot

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