chilled
Britishadjective
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(of a person) feeling cold
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(of food or drink) kept cool
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Also: chilled-out. informal relaxed or easy-going in character or behaviour
Example Sentences
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Whether buying a chilled coconut at the beach or paying rent, Brazil's free PIX system has become the dominant way of making payments in Latin America's largest economy, with just a smartphone.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
"Initially I was a little apprehensive but it was very smooth and much less heavy when chilled," he says.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Also make sure hot food is served piping hot, health officials say, and cold food should be kept thoroughly chilled.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
I borrowed that idea for these BLT-inspired chilled noodles.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
And then, when she was chilled to the bone and about to give up, she heard him coming.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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