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Definition of “chilled”

chilled (tʃɪld Pronunciation for chilled

Definitions

adjective

  1. (of a person) feeling cold
  2. (of food or drink) kept cool
  3. Also: chilled-out (informal) relaxed or easy-going in character or behaviour

chill (tʃɪl Pronunciation for chill

Definitions

noun

  1. a moderate coldness
  2. a sensation of coldness resulting from a cold or damp environment, or from a sudden emotional reaction
  3. a feverish cold
  4. a check on enthusiasm or joy
  5. a metal plate placed in a sand mould to accelerate cooling and control local grain growth
  6. another name for bloom1 (sense 9)

adjective

  1. another word for chilly

verb

  1. to make or become cold
  2. tr to cool or freeze (food, drinks, etc)
  3. tr
    1. to depress (enthusiasm, etc)
    2. to discourage
  4. tr to cool (a casting or metal object) rapidly in order to prevent the formation of large grains in the metal
  5. intr (slang (mainly US) to relax; calm oneself

See also

chill out

Derived Forms

ˈchilling adjective
ˈchillingly adverb
ˈchillness noun

Word Origin

Old English ciele; related to calan to cool, Latin gelidus icy

Synonyms

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= coldness, bite, nip, sharpness, coolness, rawness, crispness, frigidity
= shiver, frisson, goose pimples, goose flesh
= cold
= unfriendly, cool, depressing, distant, hostile, aloof, stony, frigid, unresponsive, unwelcoming, ungenial

Example Sentences Including 'chilled'

A source familiar with the couple said that a request by Lopez for a prenuptial agreement may have chilled wedding plans.
Edmonton Sun (2003)
After thawing, the researchers compared the development of the frozen embryos with controls that were not chilled.
New Scientist (1999)
Everyone should avoid listening to answers to questions made out of raw or chilled Thatcher.
De Jong, Nicholas (ed) Bedside Guardian 38
Fundamental economic changes over the past two decades seem to have permanently chilled price pressures, he says.
canada.com (2004)
In the last three days, it had been chilled from their very marrows.
Kippax, Frank The Scar
Shops in general reported an increase in the sale of snacks, soft drinks, wines, beers and chilled foods.
Sun, News of the World (2001)
The capsules were decked out in flowers and guests were served chilled champagne.
Sun, News of the World (2001)
The walk from the bus stop was cold and she was chilled to the bone by the time she wearily opened her door.
Cathy Kelly JUST BETWEEN US (2002)
The wind, blowing over East yard, chilled Bauman's wet shirt against him under his jacket's weight.
Smith, Mitchell Stone City

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