chilly

Word parts

chill + -y

Pronunciation

• (US) (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈtʃɪli/

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• Homophones: Chile, chile, chili, chilli

Adjective

Positive chilly

Comparative chillier

Superlative chilliest

1. If it is chilly it is a little bit cold, but not very cold.

   I wore a jacket because it was chilly outside.

Related words

• chill