Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɪli/
noun a cold temperature
A1 I don't like the chilly weather.
A2 She wrapped herself in a blanket to stay warm in the chilly room.
B1 The chilly breeze made me shiver as I walked home.
B2 Despite the chilly temperatures, they decided to have a picnic by the lake.
C1 The chilly atmosphere in the room was unsettling, causing tension among the group.
C2 The chilly reception from the audience dampened his enthusiasm for performing.
adjective describing a temperature that is cold but not freezing
A1 It is chilly outside.
A2 She wore a jacket to stay warm in the chilly weather.
B1 The chilly breeze made me shiver as I walked home.
B2 Despite the chilly temperatures, they decided to have a picnic in the park.
C1 The chilly atmosphere of the old mansion sent shivers down my spine.
C2 The chilly reception from the audience did not deter the speaker from delivering a powerful message.
formal The weather forecast predicts a chilly evening with temperatures dropping below freezing.
informal I need to grab my jacket before heading out, it's getting chilly outside.
slang I'm feeling a bit chilly, do you mind turning up the heat?
figurative The atmosphere in the room turned chilly as soon as they walked in.
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