chilly — unpleasantly cold; lacking in warmth
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unpleasantly cold; lacking in warmth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃɪli/
Example Sentences
- The boss gave me a chilly look when I arrived late with a coffee stain on my shirt.
- It's getting chilly, so I should probably close the windows.
- After forgetting her anniversary, he received a chilly welcome home that lasted three days.
chilly
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtʃɪli/]
unpleasantly cold; lacking in warmth
The morning air felt chilly as she stepped onto the foggy mountain trail.
The chilly morning made everyone wear warm jackets. (Chill + Cold Air → Chilly)
On a chilly morning, we climbed a hilly trail and laughed at our silly mistakes.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'chilly' emerged in the 14th century Middle English period, formed by adding the suffix '-y' to 'chill'. The base word 'chill' derives from Old English 'ciele', meaning 'cold', which shares a common Germanic origin within the Indo-European language family.
Breakdown
chill (Old English 'ciele', meaning cold) + -y (adjectival suffix forming an adjective meaning 'having the quality of').
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📝Examples
“The boss gave me a chilly look when I arrived late with a coffee stain on my shirt.”
“It's getting chilly, so I should probably close the windows.”
“After forgetting her anniversary, he received a chilly welcome home that lasted three days.”
“The autumn air felt chilly against my skin.”
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