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chillingly Synonyms
Another word for chillingly
Choosing another word for chillingly depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a manner that inspires fear, dread, or a disturbing sense of unease.
Usage Example
"The historical documentary was frighteningly accurate in its depiction of the regime's surveillance methods."
Strongest
frighteningly
eerily
Strong
disturbingly
terrifyingly
unsettlingly
alarmingly
hauntingly
ominously
• adverb (Context 2)
In a cold, unemotional, or callous manner lacking warmth or sympathy.
Usage Example
"She spoke coldly about the layoffs, showing no empathy for the affected employees."
Strongest
coldly
icily
Strong
callously
frostily
unfeelingly
passionlessly
Opposites of chillingly
The opposite of chillingly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
warmly
reassuringly
comfortingly
compassionately
sympathetically
kindly
affectionately
soothingly
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Chillingly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/chillingly