chilly
adjective
mildly cold or producing a sensation of cold; causing shivering; chill.
chilliness
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a word derived from
chilly.
Example Sentences
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Pope’s elegance of phrase already has a sense of chilliness; Mr. Clark’s forceful enunciation is true to the text but adds no warmth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
But ever since, Jane had sensed a certain chilliness creep into their relationship.
From Slate ● Mar. 23, 2025
But while the message is pat, the way it’s presented is poignant, thanks to an arresting lead performance from Gong, who manages a tricky balance of chilliness and charm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2023
It says something about San Francisco that even Canadians remark on the chilliness.
From New York Times ● Aug. 27, 2022
The roar and chilliness of the dark water awakened my senses, and my heart constricted in my chest as I came up for air.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
