chilly
/ˈt͡ʃɪli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: chillier · chilliest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Cold enough to cause discomfort.
Adjective
Examples
[…] 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; […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Feeling uncomfortably cold.
Adjective
Examples
I’m getting rather chilly over here – could you shut the window please?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “chilly” mean?
Cold enough to cause discomfort.
Is “chilly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.