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chilly Synonyms

Another word for chilly

Choosing another word for chilly depends on context, so the 36 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 cool by the lake."

Strongest
cool
nippy
cold
chill
Strong
crisp
brisk
parky
fresh
raw
wintry

• adjective (Context 2)

Experiencing a sensation of coldness; feeling cold.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
cold
chilled
shivery
Strong
shivering
freezing
frozen

• adjective (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
aloof
cool
cold
frosty
unfriendly
Strong
distant
standoffish
icy
unwelcoming
frigid

• noun (Context 4)

A small, pungent pod of any of various capsicum plants used as a spice or vegetable in cooking; an alternative spelling of chili or chilli.

Usage Example

"He finely chopped a green chili to add some heat to the curry."

Strongest
chili
chilli
chili pepper
chile
hot pepper

• adverb (Context 5)

In a cold, unfriendly, or unenthusiastic manner.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
chillily
coldly
coolly
frostily
aloofly
Strong
icily
distantly
frigidly

Opposites of chilly

The opposite of chilly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

warm
warmly
friendly
cordial
mild
cordially
balmy
toasty
See all opposites of chilly

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