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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Some business groups have argued that the approval and environmental assessment process for major infrastructure projects in Canada drags on and has chilled investment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The measure is modeled on an Oregon law enacted last year that has chilled private-equity healthcare dealmaking in the state.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
People can also soak their clothing in cold water or apply an iced or chilled damp towel on their body.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Some local governments have deployed trucks to parks, markets and bus stops to distribute chilled bottled waters for free.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
It was an emotion I didn’t quite have a name for, and it chilled me to the bone.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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