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chilly

US/ˈt͡ʃɪli/ fairly common
adjective (3) noun (1)

adjective

1.

uncomfortably cool

  • “a chill wind”
  • “chilly weather”
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2.

not characterized by emotion

  • “a female form in marble--a chilly but ideal medium for depicting abstract virtues” C.W.Cunningham
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3.

lacking warmth of feeling

  • “a chilly greeting”
  • “an unfriendly manner”
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noun

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Origin

From chill + -y. Cognate with Swedish kylig (“chilly”), Norwegian kjølig (“chilly”).

Phrases

  • chilly bin
  • chilly climate
  • lay chilly

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