chillier; chilliest
1
: noticeably cold : chilling
a chilly day
2
: unpleasantly affected by cold
chilly spectators
3
: lacking warmth of feeling : unfriendly
a chilly reception
4
: tending to arouse fear or apprehension
chilly suspicions
Examples of chilly in a Sentence
It's a little chilly outside.
You must be chilly without a coat on.
They gave him a chilly reception.
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Factors like tile or stone flooring or using your exhaust fan too much can make the space feel chillier.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Positioned between deep winter and the first signs of spring, the month comes with sweet sentiments, chilly weather, and a unique sense of moodiness that makes for some gorgeous manicure inspo.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
The first was hosted at Stanford in 1985, with the temperature at kickoff a chilly 53 degrees.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for chilly
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“Chilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chilly. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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chilly
adjective
chillier; chilliest
1
: noticeably cold
2
: unpleasantly affected by cold
3
: not friendly
a chilly response
chilliness
noun
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