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October 26, 2016 Word of the Day

chilly /ˈtʃɪli/ adjective
chilly
/ˈtʃɪli/
adjective

chillier; chilliest

The woman is chilly.
The woman is chilly.
Definition of CHILLY

[also more chilly; most chilly]

1 : noticeably cold

  • a chilly morning

  • a chilly breeze

  • It's a little chilly outside.

2 : feeling cold

  • I was getting chilly.

  • You must be chilly without a coat on.

3 : noticeably unfriendly

  • They gave him a chilly reception.

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