chill 1 of 3

adjective

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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling were met with a chill gaze when they arrived home late from the party

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2
as in chilling
uncomfortably cool this chill weather is making my teeth chatter

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as in cold
having a low or subnormal temperature no one should be coatless on a chill night as this

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as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer the house's design may be cutting-edge, but it has a chill sterility about it that is anything but homey

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chill

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noun

ˈchil How to pronounce chill (audio)
as in chilliness
an uncomfortable degree of coolness there's a chill in the air, so you'd better wear a sweater

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chill

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verb

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as in to freeze
to cause to lose heat chill the gelatin for two hours, until it sets

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as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety you want to hang out with us and just chill this weekend?

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as in to discourage
to lessen the courage or confidence of investors chilled by the floundering economy

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as in to lazy
to spend time doing nothing instead of going out tonight, let's stay in and chill

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Recent Examples of chill
Adjective
There are some sci-fi twists, though, including a unique plant splicing machine that turns you into more of a bioengineer than a farmer, but the general vibe is chill. — Keith Langston, Space.com, 31 May 2026 The 25, also non-chill filtered, is bottled at 47 percent ABV (94 proof), and that higher proof goes a long way to unlocking the flavor here. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 June 2026
Noun
From versatile and lightweight linen jumpsuits to light sweaters that come in handy when there’s an unexpected chill in the air, the following items are essentials that can always be found in our suitcases. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 5 July 2026 The room, its walls expensively craquelure'd to resemble fractured eggshells, its pale taffeta curtains billowing in the chill English breeze, is more Hollywood boudoir than office. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026
Verb
Spain’s answer to smoldering summer heat is the traditional vegetable soup called gazpacho served delightfully chilled. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026 Olive oil in particular may turn cloudy or partially solidify when chilled, but will return to normal after 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for chill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill
  1. icy
  2. chilling
  3. cold
  4. dark
  5. chilliness
  6. freeze
  7. relax
  8. discourage
Adjective
  • Multiple moons in the outer solar system — Saturn's Enceladus and Jupiter's Europa, for example — host big liquid-water oceans beneath their icy shells.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 July 2026
  • From aqua suede to icy satin, from stilettos to ballet flats and beach-ready sandals, whatever your bridal style calls, for there’s a pair of blue shoes to match.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Definition of icy
Adjective
  • Made-from-scratch cheesecake doesn’t seem so hard when made as cupcakes where there’s no water bath, springform pan, and long chilling time required.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Bell on Wednesday reaffirmed his support for Florida’s institutional neutrality policies, which discourages university leaders from taking official positions on political issues in an effort to avoid chilling debate among students and faculty.
    — Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of chilling
Adjective
  • Next to him, the waters of Lincoln’s Sinking Spring still ran cold.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • If time doesn’t allow for spa treatments, a morning swim in the indoor pool accompanied by a sauna and cold plunge in one of their two thermal suites might suffice.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of cold
Adjective
  • As its name suggests, the product is formulated with skin care superstar retinol to smooth fine lines and crow’s feet and brighten dark circles.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • El Floridita and Sloppy Joe’s, tourist destinations made famous by American novelist Ernest Hemingway, sat dark and shuttered.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
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  • Or that Penélope Cruz’s sultry chilliness would jibe with either her male counterparts or Wilde’s diary-of-a-mad-housewife interpretation of a brittle, eager-to-impress woman brimming with creative frustration.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026
Definition of chilliness
Verb
  • Gupta considers the blanket rent freeze a blunt tool that doesn't adequately address the affordability crisis.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Identity monitoring service Aura can also freeze your credit without requiring you to contact the credit bureaus.
    — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 July 2026
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  • From adults-only pools to tranquil spas, these luxury resorts offer relaxing escapes tailored to travelers over 50.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Cable and telecom lobby groups submitted comments supporting the FCC plan to eliminate or relax various requirements.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
Definition of relax
Verb
  • Many gardeners buy praying mantis egg cases (oothecae) from garden nurseries, but this practice is discouraged for two reasons.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
  • Applying a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch, such as straw or leaf mulch, will discourage weeds in garden beds, says Langelo.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
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