Synonyms of 'chilly'

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1 (adjective) in the sense of cool

Definition

causing or feeling moderately cold

It was a chilly afternoon.

Synonyms

cool

I felt a current of cool air.

fresh

The breeze was fresh and from the north.

sharp

The wind was not as sharp and cruel as it had been.

crisp

a crisp autumn day

penetrating

A penetrating alarm cut through the noise.

brisk

The breeze was cool, brisk and invigorating.

breezy

The day was breezy and warm.

draughty

nippy

It can get quite nippy in the evenings.

parky (British, informal)

blowy

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Opposites

hot

warm

mild

sunny

scorching

sweltering

balmy

2 (adjective) in the sense of unfriendly

Definition

without warmth

I was slightly afraid of his chilly, distant politeness.

Synonyms

unfriendly

She spoke in a loud, rather unfriendly voice.

hostile

The Governor faced hostile crowds when visiting the town.

unsympathetic

an unsympathetic doctor

frigid

I replied with a frigid smile.

unresponsive

unwelcoming

cold as ice

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Opposites

welcoming

warm

friendly

sympathetic

responsive

cordial

sociable

affable

congenial

chummy (informal)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of blowy

Definition

windy

Synonyms

windy,

fresh,

exposed,

stormy,

breezy,

blustery,

draughty,

well-ventilated

in the sense of breezy

Definition

fresh

The day was breezy and warm.

Synonyms

windy,

fresh,

airy,

blustery,

blowing,

gusty,

squally,

blowy,

blusterous

in the sense of brisk

The breeze was cool, brisk and invigorating.

Synonyms

invigorating,

fresh,

biting,

sharp,

keen,

stimulating,

crisp,

bracing,

refreshing,

exhilarating,

nippy

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childlike
chill
chill out
chilly
chime
chimera
chimerical
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pair or pear?

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pair

pear

Throw me over a of socks.

warn or worn?

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Worn

Warn

rugs increase the danger of tripping.

weak or week?

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I had a letter from my mother last weak. I had a letter from my mother last week.

board or bored?

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bored

board

I got with my job as a travel agent.

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Were

Where

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miner or minor?

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I watched as each coal miner was brought to safety. I watched as each coal minor was brought to safety.

cellar or seller?

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cellar

seller

The box had been stored in the at the family home.

stake or steak?

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steak

stake

The only thing on the menu was and kidney pie.

bridal or bridle?

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bridle

bridal

Take the to pieces to give it a really good clean.

muscles or mussels?

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mussels

muscles

Add the and put the lid on.

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Synonyms of 'chilly'

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