Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/

Definitions of chilling

verb to make or become cold or chilly; to relax or spend time in a leisurely way.

Example Sentences

A1 I am chilling at home watching TV.

A2 She enjoys chilling with her friends at the park.

B1 After a long day at work, I like to chill out with a good book.

B2 We spent the weekend chilling by the pool and soaking up the sun.

C1 The musician was chilling backstage before the big concert.

C2 The CEO was chilling on his yacht while his company was making record profits.

adjective causing cold or producing a cold sensation; relaxing or refreshing.

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was chilling, but not too scary for children.

A2 She felt a chilling sensation down her spine as she entered the abandoned house.

B1 The chilling wind made it difficult to enjoy the outdoor concert.

B2 The chilling atmosphere of the crime scene made the detective uneasy.

C1 The chilling portrayal of war in the novel left a lasting impact on the readers.

C2 The chilling reality of climate change is becoming more apparent with each passing year.

Examples of chilling in a Sentence

formal The chilling temperatures in the Arctic are causing concern among scientists.

informal I'm just chilling at home watching Netflix.

slang Let's chill at the park later.

figurative The chilling silence in the room made everyone uneasy.

Grammatical Forms of chilling

past tense

chilled

plural

chillings

comparative

more chilling

superlative

most chilling

present tense

chill

future tense

will chill

perfect tense

have chilled

continuous tense

is chilling

singular

chilling

positive degree

chilling

infinitive

to chill

gerund

chilling

participle

chilled

Origin and Evolution of chilling

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'chilling' originated from the Old English word 'ceald' which meant cold or cool.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'chilling' has evolved to not only describe something cold in temperature, but also to describe a feeling of unease or fear.