chill
noun
coldness, especially a moderate but uncomfortably penetrating coldness.
chillingly
-
a word derived from
chill.
Example Sentences
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Whether he was playing steely but likeable heroes or a chillingly menacing villains, Neill was one of the most versatile stars in the film industry and always commanded attention on screen.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
It is Timmy Trumpet who plays the chillingly inspiring solo from “Narco” that accompanies closer Edwin Díaz from the bullpen to the mound.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2025
There are still more recent incidents that I have not rounded up—or that, more chillingly, have not been made public.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2025
Let’s mention here that dimethyl sulfide is emitted during wildfires, and so contributes to a scent that has grown chillingly familiar in many parts of North America in recent years.
From Salon ● May 31, 2025
And to a man, smiling faintly, chillingly, loving the act, the boys all just slightly nodded their heads yes.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
