chilly

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. not characterized by emotion

- a female form in marble--a chilly but ideal medium for depicting abstract virtues

Similar word(s): unemotional

2. appreciably or disagreeably cold

Similar word(s): cold, parky

3. lacking warmth of feeling

- a chilly greeting

Similar word(s): unfriendly

Sentences with chilly as an adjective:

- I'm getting rather chilly over here - could you shut the window please?

- She gave me a chilly look when I suggested it

noun

1. very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency

Similar word(s): chile, chili, chilli

Definition categories: food