chilling
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈtʃɪl.ɪŋ/
KK: /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Making someone feel cold or causing a slight fear or discomfort.
Example
The chilling wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: chillier
Superlative: chilliest
Conversation
Did you see that new horror movie last night?
Yeah, it was so chilling I couldn't sleep afterward!
I know, right? The atmosphere was really chilling throughout the film.
Definitely! It made the jump scares even more effective.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cooling
frightening
disturbing
Antonyms
warming
comforting
reassuring
verb
Definition
To relax or spend time in a calm way, often doing nothing or enjoying a quiet activity.
Example
After a long week at work, I enjoy chilling at home with a good book.
Tense Forms
Past: chilled
Past Participle: chilled
Conversation
What are you up to this weekend?
I’m just going to be chilling at home and relaxing.
That sounds nice! I could use some time for chilling myself.
Root Explanation
Chilling → It is formed from "chill" (from Old English *ciele*, meaning cold) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating an action or process). The word "chilling" refers to the action of making something cold or the state of being cold.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'chill' meaning cold, and remember that 'chilling' describes the action of making something cold or the feeling of being cold.
Visually Confused Words
schilling
shilling
chipling
thrilling
shrilling
schelling
chirpling
chiefling