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.
Recent Examples on the Web
But on a chilly day in November 2022, a seemingly common childhood ailment took a hairpin turn that nearly sent him into respiratory failure.
—
Suzette Brewer, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025
The slight ruffle at the hem adds a romantic detail, and the elbow-length sleeves will give you a bit of warmth during chilly fall evenings.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Polished Shirtdresses For those extra-chilly days, take your styling up a notch by layering a turtleneck underneath in a classic neutral or a pop of red.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025
Quince’s signature and sustainable Flownit fabric is quick-drying, antimicrobial, and features four-way stretch, making the joggers breathable for warm afternoons yet cozy enough for chilly autumn evenings.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chilly
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Suzette Brewer, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025
The slight ruffle at the hem adds a romantic detail, and the elbow-length sleeves will give you a bit of warmth during chilly fall evenings.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Polished Shirtdresses For those extra-chilly days, take your styling up a notch by layering a turtleneck underneath in a classic neutral or a pop of red.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025
Quince’s signature and sustainable Flownit fabric is quick-drying, antimicrobial, and features four-way stretch, making the joggers breathable for warm afternoons yet cozy enough for chilly autumn evenings.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chilly
Cite this Entry
“Chilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chilly. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
chilly
adjective
chillier; chilliest
1
: noticeably cold
2
: unpleasantly affected by cold
3
: not friendly
a chilly response
chilliness
noun
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share