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- pronunciation:
- chI
li
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
chillier, chilliest |
| definition 1: |
producing an uncomfortably cool sensation.
It was a chilly day for swimming, but a few of us braved the water.- antonyms:
- warm
- similar words:
- chill, cold, cool, raw
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| definition 2: |
experiencing the sensation of coolness or cold.
Her bare arms were chilly.- antonyms:
- warm
- similar words:
- chill, cold, cool
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| definition 3: |
lacking in emotional warmth; unfriendly.
His chilly welcome showed that he hadn't forgiven me.- antonyms:
- friendly
- similar words:
- chill, cold, cool
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| related words: |
clammy, cutting, dank, frigid, stiff |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
chillier, chilliest |
| definition: |
in a chill manner.
The air conditioner blew chilly on my neck. |
| derivations: |
chillily (adv.), chilliness (n.) |
The words chilly, Chile, and chili sound alike but have different meanings.
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