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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India denied the allegations, which chilled ties between the two nations, and saw each expelling a string of diplomats in 2024.
From Barron's
According to the charity, each bag of food includes fresh fruit and vegetables, chilled items for the fridge, and cupboard supplies such as pasta and cereal.
From BBC
The New York Times and reporter Julian E. Barnes sued the Defense Department in December over the policy, citing chilled speech.
Here we sat, our backs chilled by the ancient stone, our ears and hearts warmed by the music.
From Literature
The flight attendant who delivered it popped by 30 minutes later to say the bottle was chilled and would I like another?
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