adj. chill·i·er, chill·i·est 1. Cool or cold enough to cause discomfort. See Synonyms at cold. 2. Feeling cold, often to the point of shivering. 3. Unenthusiastic: The movie opened to a chilly reception from the critics. 4. Distant and cool; unfriendly: a chilly look. chilli·ly adv. chilli·ness n. |
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