chilly
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- adjective
- /ˈtʃɪli/
- It's a little chilly outside.
- chilly mornings
- chilly nights
- chilly air
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- It is a cozy, chilly rainy day.
- Slightly chilly on the boat this morning and rainy, wet.
- It's getting a little chilly, the little Netflix and chill right at home.
Examples
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It's a little chilly, but honestly, I love it.
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It's kind of chilly out here, huh?
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So all right, guys, so it's getting pretty chilly, but check this out.
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No, it's too chilly today, but we can play with them.
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Oh my God, it's so chilly here in New York City.
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In his defense, it is a little chilly in here.
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Is it just me or did it suddenly get a little chilly in here?
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Already, the nights were getting chilly, and there were fewer passengers.
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It is a cozy, chilly rainy day.
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It's really chilly outside, so don't forget to wear your coat.
Synonyms
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Having a low temperature that feels chilly
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A fairly low temperature that feels pleasant
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Being relaxed and calm or made cold
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Feeling very cold and trembling slightly
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A little cool in temperature or a little unfriendly in manner
Feeling quite cold, often said about the weather
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Morphology
chilly = chill (transparent) = chill + y
The word is transparently formed from 'chill' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y', giving the meaning 'somewhat chill/cold'.
Etymology
Chilly comes from the old English word chill, meaning 'cold', with the ending -y to mean 'full of' or 'having'. So chilly literally means 'full of cold', which is why we use it for something noticeably or unpleasantly cold.