Definition

In a way that is cold or cool in temperature or feeling.

Example

The wind blew chillily, making everyone shiver.

Conversation

Why is it so cold outside today?

I know, right? It feels chillily uncomfortable.

I was hoping for some warmer weather this weekend.

Me too! I want to go for a hike without freezing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chillily → It is formed from "chill" (from Old English *ciele*, meaning cold) and the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "chillily" means in a cold or chilly manner.

Memory Tip

Think of feeling 'cold' ('chill') and how it describes doing something 'in a cold manner' ('-ly').

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