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单词 chill
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chill

1 of 3

noun

ˈchil How to pronounce chill (audio)
1
a
: a sensation of cold accompanied by shivering (as due to illness)
He had caught a chill that night, and was now down with a fever. Wilkie Collins
usually plural
If you have a cough, fever and chills and are not breathing as easily as usual, you might have a cold or the flu. Linda SearingOver the next few days, my body followed up with a series of messages: you have a sore throat; you have a fever; you have the chills. John Herrman
b
: an intense shivery sensation : shiver, shudder
especially : one caused by a strong emotion (such as fear)
Do you like a good scare? The sort of story, or moment, that sends a chill down your spine and makes the hair on your arms stand up like porcupine quills? Katherine Scott Crawford
often plural
a song so beautiful it gives me chills … this is where [Stephen] King shines, creating those aforementioned creepy scenes that gave me the chills. Katherine Whitt
c
: a disagreeable sensation of coldness
When you venture outside on a cold day, chances are you feel the biggest chill in your fingers. Tamekia Reece
2
: a moderate but disagreeable degree of cold
a chill in the air
3
: a check to enthusiasm or warmth of feeling
And a chill fell over the service as mourners … carried a casket draped in white to the altar. Katherine Creag and Jennifer Millman

chill

2 of 3

adjective

sometimes chiller; sometimes chillest
1
a
: moderately cold
b
: cold, raw
2
: affected by cold
chill travelers
3
: distant, formal
a chill reception
4
: depressing, dispiriting
chill penury Thomas Gray
5
informal : having a laid-back style or easy demeanor
She looked just like Joey Potter … Really young and super chill. No one was paying any attention. It was a laid-back situation. Emma Pearse
We're very casual. I love how at City Hall people come in everything from wedding gowns to jeans. It's so mellow and chill, just how we like it. Erin Burnett
chillness noun

chill

3 of 3

verb

chilled; chilling; chills

intransitive verb

1
a
: to become cold
b
: to shiver or quake with or as if with cold
2
: to become taken with a chill
3
a
: chill out
b
: hang sense 12

transitive verb

1
a
: to make cold or chilly
chilled by a cold wind
b
: to make cool especially without freezing
chill the wine
2
: to affect as if with cold : dispirit

Synonyms

Noun

  • bite
  • bitterness
  • bleakness
  • chilliness
  • nip
  • nippiness
  • rawness
  • sharpness

Adjective

  • antiseptic
  • arctic
  • brittle
  • chilly
  • clammy
  • cold
  • cold-blooded
  • cold-eyed
  • coldish
  • cool
  • frigid
  • frosty
  • frozen
  • gelid
  • glacial
  • hard-eyed
  • icy
  • uncordial
  • unfriendly
  • unsympathetic
  • wintry
  • wintery

Verb

  • cool
  • refrigerate
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun There was a chill in the autumn air. He closed the windows to keep out the chill. Her symptoms include chills and a fever. He caught a chill that turned into a bad cold. The novel's final scene gave him the chills. Her words sent chills down my spine. Adjective The chill weather kept us indoors. were met with a chill gaze when they arrived home late from the party Verb Chill the dessert for one hour before serving it. Let the dessert chill for one hour before serving it. Here's a ghost story that will chill you. Her screams chilled me to the bone . a horrible sight that chilled my bones He thinks his parents are way too uptight and says they should just chill. I decided to stay home and chill. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Her other best friend and roommate, Lena (Sanoe Lake), is… chill. Darren Franich, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2022 But the vibe is chill: Clutches of people are out for walks, taking selfies and shooting video. Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 What’s left is an intellectual, pale, yet strange chill. Sandra Lim, New York Times, 28 July 2022 The chill in the housing market is rippling out to the carpenters, landscapers and other small businesses that lose out when fewer homeowners are renovating their properties. Mae Anderson, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Aug. 2022 The chill in the housing market is rippling out to the carpenters, landscapers and other small businesses that lose out when fewer homeowners are renovating their properties. Mae Anderson, ajc, 27 Aug. 2022 The chill in the housing market is rippling out to the carpenters, landscapers and other small businesses that lose out when fewer homeowners are renovating their properties. Mae Anderson, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 It’s the chill in the back of my neck walking into the international terminal at a U.S. airport returning from overseas. Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 4 July 2022 Spending much of the day in the 50s, winds gusting as high as 40 mph out of the northwest add an extra chill. Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2022
Adjective
Expect McDaniel to be chill during pre-game and the game. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Many workers may have the right to work from the couch, but that doesn’t mean their boss is more chill than usual. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2022 This means that the liquid is non-chill filtered and bottled at a higher 92 proof, compared to the Original blend which is bottled at 80 proof. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 Buy tickets now from Stub Hub, Vivid Seats, or from Ticketmaster. Jack Johnson, beloved by his fans for his chill soft rockacoustic music, is a professional surfer and singer-songwriter from North Shore, Hawaii. oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2022 While Alex’s car was among the brightest stars of the rally, Alex remained eternally chill and friendly, perfectly representing the spirit of the LongTail Rally. Karl Brauer, Forbes, 27 June 2022 According to the brand, master distiller Michael Henry worked with gold ambassador Colin Montgomerie to create this whisky, which is non-chill filtered and bottled at 46 percent ABV. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 July 2022 The bourbon is bottled at barrel proof (57.4 percent ABV), matured for a minimum of 13 years as indicated by the age statement, and non-chill filtered. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 July 2022 This no-nonsense, super-chill body wash is an easy-to-use liquid that makes showering fun. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022
Verb
Temperature control, combined with appliances that heat water, chill our food and wash our clothes, account for a majority of that consumption. Chris Moody, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 Several prominent entrepreneurs also argued that the Meta lawsuit, if successful, would chill investment in innovative companies. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 Once the galette is crafted, chill it yet again before baking. Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2022 With transportation to and from the airport and everything at your fingertips, those who don’t want venture off the property can chill at the resort. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 20 Aug. 2022 Once the galette is crafted, chill it yet again before baking. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2022 If necessary, chill until mixture reaches spreading consistency. Jacques Pépin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022 If the filling is too warm and runny, chill it for a bit and whip filling again. Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 27 July 2022 Old Montauk Highway is the ticket to get the knots pounded out of your body, have a bite, stay the night or just chill for a few hours. Josh Max, Forbes, 24 June 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English chile chill, frost, from Old English ciele; akin to Old English ceald cold

First Known Use

Noun

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

circa 1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Kids Definition

chill 1 of 3

noun

ˈchil How to pronounce chill (audio)
1
: coldness that is unpleasant but not extreme
There was a chill in the autumn air.
2
: a feeling of coldness accompanied by shivering
She has a fever and chills.
3
: a feeling of coldness caused by fear
The grisly sight gave me the chills.

chill

2 of 3

adjective

1
: unpleasantly cold : raw
Everything was damp and chill and miserable in the wagon … Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie
2
: not friendly
a chill greeting

chill

3 of 3

verb

chilled; chilling
1
: to make or become cold or chilly
The wind chilled us to the bone.
2
: to make cool especially without freezing
Chill the pudding for dessert.
3
: to cause to feel cold from fear
This ghost story will chill you.

Medical Definition

chill 1 of 2

noun

ˈchil How to pronounce chill (audio)
1
: a sensation of cold accompanied by shivering
2
: a disagreeable sensation of coldness

chill

2 of 2

intransitive verb

1
a
: to become cold
b
: to shiver or quake with or as if with cold
2
: to become affected with a chill

transitive verb

: to make cold or chilly

Legal Definition

chill

transitive verb

: to discourage especially through fear of penalty : have a chilling effect on
statutes which may chill the exercise of…free expression M. H. Redish

chill 1 of 3

adjective

1
as in chilly
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling were met with a chill gaze when they arrived home late from the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • chilly
  • cold
  • icy
  • frigid
  • cool
  • arctic
  • reserved
  • frozen
  • frosty
  • brittle
  • wintry
  • clammy
  • gelid
  • glacial
  • wintery
  • coldish
  • unfriendly
  • detached
  • antiseptic
  • uncordial
  • unsympathetic
  • hard-eyed
  • cold-eyed
  • pitiless
  • uncaring
  • cold-blooded
  • heartless
  • coldhearted
  • unemotional
  • aloof
  • soulless
  • unfeeling
  • indifferent
  • standoffish
  • undemonstrative
  • offish
  • unresponsive
  • apathetic
  • antisocial
  • bloodless
  • impersonal
  • dispassionate
  • uninterested
  • unenthusiastic
  • unsociable
  • unsocial
  • kindless
  • hard-hearted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • warm
  • happy
  • sympathetic
  • friendly
  • hearty
  • cordial
  • genial
  • kind
  • emotional
  • compassionate
  • warm-blooded
  • warmhearted
  • eager
  • expressive
  • enthusiastic
  • kindhearted
  • passionate
  • demonstrative
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2
as in chilling
uncomfortably cool this chill weather is making my teeth chatter

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • chilling
  • chilly
  • cold
  • bitter
  • bleak
  • freezing
  • frigid
  • brisk
  • icy
  • nippy
  • nipping
  • crisp
  • sharp
  • raw
  • arctic
  • bracing
  • invigorating
  • frosty
  • shivery
  • wintry
  • coolish
  • glacial
  • numbing
  • subzero
  • frozen
  • ice-cold
  • wintery
  • iced
  • polar
  • refrigerated
  • rigorous
  • subfreezing
  • snappy
  • frosted
  • unheated
  • frore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • warm
  • balmy
  • lukewarm
  • tepid
  • heated
  • warmed
3
as in cold
having a low or subnormal temperature no one should be coatless on a chill night as this

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • cold
  • freezing
  • chilly
  • icy
  • cool
  • frigid
  • chilled
  • arctic
  • frosty
  • shivery
  • cooled
  • wintry
  • numbing
  • brisk
  • glacial
  • bitter
  • coolish
  • nippy
  • polar
  • coldish
  • nipping
  • ice-cold
  • gelid
  • wintery
  • bone-chilling
  • crisp
  • algid
  • snappy
  • subzero
  • cryogenic
  • subfreezing
  • bracing
  • penetrating
  • frozen
  • cutting
  • piercing
  • iced
  • invigorating
  • refrigerated
  • ultracold
  • keen
  • sharp
  • frosted
  • unheated
  • rigorous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • hot
  • warming
  • boiling
  • sweltering
  • warm
  • seething
  • sultry
  • burning
  • scorching
  • searing
  • fiery
  • broiling
  • molten
  • sizzling
  • lukewarm
  • blazing
  • tepid
  • torrid
  • fervid
  • igneous
  • fervent
  • ardent
  • warmed
  • roasting
  • glowing
  • scalding
  • heated
  • toasty
  • overheated
  • ultrahot
  • reheated
  • piping hot
  • snug
  • feverish
  • tropical
  • white-hot
  • red-hot
  • muggy
  • inflamed
  • summery
  • flushed
  • steamy
  • equatorial
  • enflamed
  • canicular
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4
as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer the house's design may be cutting-edge, but it has a chill sterility about it that is anything but homey

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • dark
  • cold
  • darkening
  • lonely
  • bleak
  • somber
  • depressive
  • depressing
  • desolate
  • lonesome
  • gray
  • solemn
  • murky
  • morbid
  • black
  • blue
  • miserable
  • depressed
  • gloomy
  • sullen
  • cheerless
  • cloudy
  • sad
  • drear
  • melancholy
  • morose
  • grey
  • glum
  • oppressive
  • dreary
  • plutonian
  • sepulchral
  • wretched
  • disconsolate
  • saturnine
  • funereal
  • lugubrious
  • elegiac
  • forlorn
  • comfortless
  • sunless
  • dismal
  • godforsaken
  • dire
  • sombre
  • down
  • tenebrous
  • elegiacal
  • desperate
  • dreich
  • melancholic
  • tenebrific
  • unhappy
  • dull
  • low
  • Cimmerian
  • dim
  • negative
  • dejected
  • mournful
  • discomfiting
  • menacing
  • hangdog
  • grim
  • discouraging
  • mirthless
  • inconsolable
  • hopeless
  • woebegone
  • upsetting
  • droopy
  • dispiriting
  • disheartening
  • distressing
  • despondent
  • dismaying
  • distressful
  • woeful
  • pessimistic
  • sorrowful
  • threatening
  • plaintive
  • drab
  • dour
  • colorless
  • lamentable
  • lowering
  • lowery
  • louring
  • loury

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • comforting
  • festive
  • friendly
  • cheerful
  • bright
  • cordial
  • merry
  • cheery
  • gay
  • sunshiny
  • jolly
  • buoyant
  • joyous
  • blithe
  • gay
  • joyful
  • mirthful
  • cheering
  • blithesome
  • encouraging
  • optimistic
  • lighthearted
  • hopeful
  • heartwarming
  • jocund
  • lightsome
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chill

2 of 3

noun

as in chilliness
an uncomfortable degree of coolness there's a chill in the air, so you'd better wear a sweater

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • chilliness
  • cold
  • bitterness
  • coldness
  • bite
  • bleakness
  • nip
  • freeze
  • crispness
  • rawness
  • briskness
  • iciness
  • nippiness
  • sharpness
  • frigidity
  • frigidness
  • frostiness
  • wintriness
  • gelidity
  • snap

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • warmth
  • warmness
  • heat
  • balminess
  • sultriness
  • hotness

chill

3 of 3

verb

1
as in to freeze
to cause to lose heat chill the gelatin for two hours, until it sets

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • freeze
  • cool
  • refrigerate
  • frost
  • supercool
  • ventilate
  • ice
  • quick-freeze
  • air-condition

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • heat
  • warm
  • steam
  • toast
  • bake
  • boil
  • temper
  • microwave
  • broil
  • heat-treat
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2
as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety you want to hang out with us and just chill this weekend?

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • relax
  • rest
  • unwind
  • decompress
  • chill out
  • wind down
  • hang loose
  • de-stress
  • loosen up
  • bask
  • cool
  • calm
  • compose
  • lounge
  • mellow (out)
  • settle
  • laze
  • comfort
  • unbend
  • quiet
  • repose
  • idle
  • vegetate
  • loll
  • bum
  • alleviate
  • relieve
  • ease
  • kick back
  • dawdle
  • drone
  • dillydally
  • loaf
  • zone out
  • veg out
  • footle
  • dally
  • goof (off)
  • hack (around)
  • hang (around or out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • tense (up)
3
as in to discourage
to lessen the courage or confidence of investors chilled by the floundering economy

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • discourage
  • intimidate
  • frustrate
  • scare
  • unnerve
  • dispirit
  • frighten
  • daunt
  • dishearten
  • dismay
  • trouble
  • worry
  • unman
  • throw cold water on
  • horrify
  • demoralize
  • bother
  • damp
  • try
  • browbeat
  • afflict
  • cow
  • weigh
  • debilitate
  • distress
  • bully
  • dampen
  • deaden
  • irk
  • sadden
  • depress
  • weaken
  • undermine
  • enfeeble
  • vex

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • nerve
  • encourage
  • steel
  • cheer
  • strengthen
  • hearten
  • enliven
  • reinforce
  • enforce
  • embolden
  • stir
  • assure
  • animate
  • invigorate
  • fortify
  • reassure
  • stimulate
  • lift
  • gladden
  • provoke
  • energize
  • inspire
  • boost
  • buoy (up)
  • excite
  • quicken
  • reenforce
  • rally
  • galvanize
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4
as in to lazy
to spend time doing nothing instead of going out tonight, let's stay in and chill

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • relax
  • lazy
  • rest
  • lounge
  • laze
  • stroll
  • idle
  • bum
  • play
  • kill time
  • dawdle
  • loll
  • drone
  • hang about
  • kick back
  • loaf
  • poke
  • dillydally
  • mess
  • muck
  • linger
  • veg out
  • footle
  • twiddle one's thumbs
  • goof (off)
  • kick around
  • hack (around)
  • hibernate
  • dally
  • fool
  • hang (around or out)
  • doze
  • trifle
  • monkey
  • loiter
  • estivate
  • saunter
  • amble
  • piddle
  • lag
  • mosey
  • aestivate
  • swan
  • tarry
  • fiddle (around)
  • truant
  • goldbrick
  • potter (around)
  • malinger
  • putter (around)
  • furlough

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • work
  • sweat
  • hustle
  • grind
  • labor
  • toil
  • plow
  • slave
  • hump
  • buckle (down)
  • plug
  • grub
  • plod
  • peg
  • apply
  • exert
  • drudge
  • travail
  • put out
  • moil
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