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chilly Antonyms

Opposite of chilly

Because the opposite of chilly shifts with each meaning, the 19 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Uncomfortably or noticeably cool or cold in temperature.

Usage Example

"You should bring a light jacket because the evening air gets quite warm by the lake."

Strongest
warm
mild
balmy
Strong
hot
toasty
sultry

• adjective (Context 2)

Experiencing a sensation of coldness; feeling cold.

Usage Example

"The children were shivering and warm after swimming in the unheated pool."

Strongest
warm
toasty
Strong
cozy
hot

• adjective (Context 3)

Lacking warmth, friendliness, or enthusiasm in manner or reception; aloof.

Usage Example

"The diplomat received a decidedly warm reception from the opposing delegation."

Strongest
warm
friendly
cordial
welcoming
Strong
affable
genial
hospitable
enthusiastic

• adverb (Context 4)

In a cold, unfriendly, or unenthusiastic manner.

Usage Example

"She smiled warmly at the uninvited guests before turning back to her conversation."

Strongest
warmly
cordially
Strong
genially
enthusiastically
affably

Similar words to chilly

Words similar to chilly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

chili
chilli
chillily
chili pepper
chilled
chile
cold
nippy
See all synonyms of chilly

• Nearby Words

chillingly
chillness
chillout
chilly
chime
chimera
chimney

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Chilly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/chilly
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