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chilliest

chilliest is the superlative form of chilly.

Meaning of chilly

Adjective

chilly (comparative chillier, superlative chilliest)

  1. Cold enough to cause discomfort.
    • […] The Aſparagus grew; but in three or four Years complained, by coming up ſmall; occaſioned by the chilly Effluvia, that proceeded from the Water lodg'd at the bottom of the Pit; […][1733], William Ellis, “The Nature and Improvement of Rye”, in Chiltern and Vale Farming Explained, […], London: Printed for the author […] [a]nd sold by W. Meadows, […]; H. Walthoe, […]; J. Parker...
  2. Feeling uncomfortably cold.
    • I’m getting rather chilly over here – could you shut the window please?
  3. (figuratively) Distant and cool; unfriendly.
    • She gave me a chilly look when I made the suggestion.

Questions about chilliest

What is chilliest the superlative form of?
Chilliest is the superlative form of chilly.

Words near chilliest in the dictionary

  1. chilli pepper
  2. chilli peppers
  3. Chillicothe
  4. chillier
  5. chillies
  6. chilliest
  7. chillified
  8. chillily
  9. chillin
  10. chillin'
  11. chillin' like a villain

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