chilling
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of chilling
Example Sentences
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That the film also had gruesome practical effects, brilliant lead performances and an unforgettably chilling score helped, too.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
He is now ready to offload his Southern California home, with hopes that its chilling past won’t scare potential buyers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
In a statement as chilling as it is insulting, Davis suggests that the protesters triggered a “Mother Hen” instinct that led the justice to rule against the administration on the birthright citizenship case.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2026
Amnesty International said the raids indicated "the chilling reality of what the city has become: a place where you can be criminalised simply for what's on your bookshelf".
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
He lingered so long that Kit was forced to shut the door behind them to keep the chilling draft from the kitchen.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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