chilling
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of chilling
Example Sentences
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Kerry Washington, “Imperfect Women” “It’s a shame that Hulu’s chilling true-crime series ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ isn’t getting much attention this awards season.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
A towering performance that is also impressively contoured, Lithgow’s portrayal of dyspeptic British author Roald Dahl infuses Mark Rosenblatt’s drama with chilling mystery.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
In an essay last Thursday in Stars and Stripes, Smith described being fired in terms that were impersonal, precise and chilling.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
The fine was issued by the Office for Students, the regulator of England's universities, over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy which it said had a "chilling" effect on free speech.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
It is not as cold as Celia had expected, despite the chilling wind.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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