English · Nature & Environment
chilly
/ˈtʃɪli/
[/ˈtʃɪli/]
cold enough to be uncomfortable
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Cold enough to be uncomfortable, but not freezing. It can also describe an unfriendly manner.
Example
It was a chilly evening, so we lit a fire.
It was a chilly evening, so we lit a fire.
Etymology
From 'chill' (Old English 'cele', cold) plus '-y'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for mildly cold weather and cool, distant behavior.