Chilly
/ˈtʃɪli/
adjectiveBeginner📊CommonWeather
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Definitions
1
Slightly cold, causing a feeling of discomfort.
/ˈtʃɪli/
adjectivenegativeBeginner
Weather
Somewhat cold; uncomfortably cool.
The room was chilly.
💡 Simply: Imagine the feeling when the air is a little cold and makes you want to wear a sweater. That's chilly!
👶 For kids: A little bit cold.
More Examples
2
It's a chilly autumn evening.
How It's Used
Everyday conversation
"It's a bit chilly today; I'm wearing a jacket."
Weather report
"The forecast calls for chilly temperatures tonight."
From Middle English *chille, from Old English *cille, meaning 'cold'.
The word 'chilly' has been used in its current sense since the Middle English period.
Memory tip
Think of a 'chill' in the air, making you feel chilly.
Word Origin
LanguageOld English
Original meaning
"cold"
Base: chill
chilly windchilly eveningchilly reception
Common misspellings
chilychiliy
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