chilly
Needing a sweater
Chilly means moderately cold—not freezing, but cool enough to cause discomfort: It's getting chilly out here.
The word often prompts reaching for a sweater or jacket.
Figuratively, chilly describes an unfriendly atmosphere or reception: She gave him a chilly look.
The meeting got off to a chilly start.
Low temperature state
- coolCalm or fashionable
- distantFar away or aloof
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- frostyCold or unwelcoming
icy · reserved · unwelcoming · standoffish · unapproachable · hostile · indifferent · detached
Low temperature state
frigid · freezing · frosty · icy · wintry · coolness · coldness · thermometer
Sky fully veiled
- drizzleVery light precipitation
- breezeLight, gentle air movement
- autumnPost-summer cooling period
- cloudyObscured by atmosphere
damp · gray · misty · blustery · wind · gust · forecast · morning
cold
Low temperature state
frosty · icy · reserved · unwelcoming · standoffish · unapproachable · hostile · indifferent · detached · remote
cold
Low temperature state
brisk · frigid · freezing · frosty · icy · wintry · coolness · coldness · thermometer · goosebumps
overcast
Sky fully veiled
cloudy · damp · gray · misty · blustery · wind · gust · forecast · morning · evening
tremble
Shake from fear
goosebumps · shaky · huddle · brrr · shivery · quaver · flutter · tingle · prickle · twitch
sweater
Knitted torso covering
coat · cardigan · fleece · windbreaker · hoodie · blanket · flannel · layers · wool · knit
- temperaturehot, cold, warm, cool, freezing
- Coldfrigid, frozen, icy, freezing, frosty
- Cold Expressionsfreezing cold, bitter cold, cold snap, cold spell, frigid
- cold-heartedcallous, cold, cold-blooded, cold-hearted, cruel
- weather wordssunny, rainy, cloudy, windy, drizzle
- winter sports attributescold, icy, snowy, slippery, frozen
chillywarm
Moderately heated, or friendly
friendly · welcoming · cordial · genial · warmhearted
chillyenthusiastic
Showing intense eager enjoyment
responsive · receptive · eager · passionate · excited
- chill outBecome calm and relaxed
- chilling outCasually resting or loafing
- chill pillsMetaphorical stress remedy
- wind chillApparent temperature from airflow
- chilled outBecame very calm
- chilled to the boneThoroughly, deeply cold
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