chilly
word
/ˈtʃɪɫi/
CHI-lee
/tʃˈɪli/
CHI-lee
Definition
Chilly means uncomfortably or noticeably cold, especially in a way that is not extreme but makes you want extra warmth, like a cool autumn day.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used to describe weather or a room that feels a bit too cold for comfort. Can also metaphorically refer to unfriendly behavior ('a chilly reception'). Common collocations: 'chilly morning', 'a bit chilly', 'getting chilly'. Not as strong as 'cold'.
Spanish: frío - fresco (ligeramente incómodo)Portuguese (BR): frio - fresco (desconfortável)Portuguese (PT): frio - fresco (desconfortável)Chinese (Simplified): 寒冷的 - 凉飕飕的Chinese (Traditional): 寒冷的 - 涼颼颼的Hindi: ठंडा - ठिठुरन वालाArabic: بارد - منعش (غير مريح قليلاً)Bengali: শীতল - ঠান্ডা (আরামদায়ক নয় এমন)Russian: прохладно - зябкоJapanese: 肌寒い - ひんやりしたVietnamese: lạnh se - hơi lạnhKorean: 쌀쌀한 - 냉담한 (사람 태도에 사용시)Turkish: serin - soğukça - soğuk (davranış için)Urdu: ٹھنڈا - سرد (رویے کے لیے)Indonesian: dingin - agak dingin
Example Sentences
It's chilly outside, so wear a jacket.
basic
The room felt chilly after we opened the window.
basic
I grabbed a blanket when it got chilly in the evening.
basic
It gets pretty chilly here once the sun goes down.
natural
She gave him a chilly look and walked away.
natural
I don't mind it being a bit chilly as long as it's not raining.
natural