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Definition of chilliness

chilliness

/ˈtʃɪl.i.nəs/
chil · li · ness

Adverb:chillily
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Adjective:chilly
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1

The quality or state of being uncomfortably cool or moderately cold.

Example

"The sudden chilliness of the evening air prompted everyone on the patio to reach for their jackets."


2

An unfriendly, distant, or unemotional manner toward others.

Example

"There was a noticeable chilliness in the diplomat's tone during the tense negotiations."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chilliness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chilliness
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