word
Chilly
CHIH-lee
/ˈtʃɪliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
chilly
Dictionary meaning
Appreciably or disagreeably cold.
Examples
- A female form in marble--a chilly but ideal medium for depicting abstract virtues-C.W.Cunningham.
- A chilly greeting.
Synonyms: parky
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