chilly
US /ˈtʃɪli/
adjective Advanced · C1 Đời sống hằng ngày
Definition
not characterized by emotion; -C.W.Cunningham
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
It was chilly in the conference room, so I wore my jacket.
Word Family
NounNoun
chilly gốc
chill
chilliness
VerbVerb
chill
AdjectiveAdj
chilly gốc
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms
- briskbecome brisk
- coolthe quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature
- frostydevoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
Collocations
- Easy wear a jacket in chilly evening airto have on one's body as clothing or accessory regarding a jacket in chilly evening air
- Medium receive a chilly reception from senior managementto receive a chilly reception from senior management, meaning to get something; come into possession of
- Hard endure chilly bilateral diplomatic relationsto endure chilly bilateral diplomatic relations, meaning to put up with something or somebody unpleasant
- Very Hard send a chilly shudder down one's spineto transmit or dispatch regarding a chilly shudder down one's spine
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.