C1adjectivenature
US/ˈtʃɪl.i/
UK/ˈtʃɪl.i/
cold enough to feel uncomfortable; also unfriendly
In context
Mornings in Đà Lạt can be chilly, so bring a warm jacket.
A chilly wind blew in from the sea as the sun went down.
The new manager got a chilly reception from the staff.
Words that go with chilly
adjective + noun
- chilly morningOn a chilly morning, nothing beats a bowl of hot phở.
- chilly windA chilly wind made us zip up our coats.
- chilly receptionThe plan received a chilly reception from local farmers.
adverb + adjective
- rather chillyIt gets rather chilly in the mountains at night.
- slightly chillyThe evening was slightly chilly, so we sat by the fire.