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chilly

chill·y [ chíllee ] (comparative chill·i·er, superlative chill·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. moderately cold: moderately or noticeably cold, usually enough to cause discomfort
Bring a sweater to the park: it'll be chilly later.

2. feeling cold: feeling cold enough to be uncomfortable

3. unfriendly: characterized by a lack of friendliness or by hostility
a chilly reception


chill·i·ly adverb
chill·i·ness noun

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