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Meaning of the word chilly in English

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chilly

US /ˈtʃɪl.i/
UK /ˈtʃɪl.i/
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Adjective

1.

cold enough to be unpleasant

Example:
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It's a bit chilly outside, so you might want to wear a jacket.
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The evenings are getting quite chilly now that autumn is here.
Synonym:
cool nippy brisk crisp raw
2.

unfriendly or unwelcoming

Example:
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Her reception was rather chilly, which made me feel unwelcome.
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There was a chilly atmosphere in the room after the argument.
Synonym:
unfriendly aloof distant reserved unwelcoming frosty standoffish cool unresponsive unsympathetic
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Related Word:
chilli chilli sauce