Meaning of the word bone-chilling in English
What does bone-chilling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bone-chilling
US /ˈboʊnˌtʃɪl.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈbəʊnˌtʃɪl.ɪŋ/
Adjective
1.
extremely cold
Example:
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A bone-chilling wind blew across the frozen lake.
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The temperature dropped, and the air became bone-chilling.
2.
causing intense fear or horror
Example:
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The movie featured a bone-chilling scream.
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He told a bone-chilling story about the haunted house.