chill Synonyms
Another word for chill
• noun (Context 1)
An unpleasant feeling of coldness in the atmosphere, water, or one's body.
"There was a sharp coldness in the air as the sun dipped below the horizon."
• verb (Context 2)
To make or become cold or cool, without freezing.
"cool the dessert in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving."
• verb (Context 3)
To calm down, relax, or spend time idly doing nothing stressful (informal).
"After a exhausting week of exams, we plan to just chill out at home this weekend."
• adjective (Context 4)
Calm, relaxed, and easygoing in attitude or atmosphere (informal).
"The new manager is surprisingly laid-back about flexible working hours."
• noun (Context 5)
A sensation of coldness accompanied by shivering, often occurring as a symptom of fever or illness.
"The patient complained of a high fever and recurring chills throughout the night."
• adjective (Context 6)
Uncomfortably cool or moderately cold to the touch or senses.
"A chilly autumn wind swept across the empty courtyard."
• verb (Context 7)
To frighten, horrify, or depress someone, or to deter enthusiasm or free expression.
"The witness's graphic testimony chilled everyone in the courtroom."
• noun (Context 8)
A sudden, penetrating feeling of fear, dread, or apprehension, or a depressing influence on enthusiasm.
"The eerie silence of the abandoned house sent a sudden shudder down her spine."
Opposites of chill
The opposite of chill shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: