chill

Formschills, chilling, chilled

Pluralchills

1. 1
   verbtransitive

   To make something cold, or to become cold, often in a fridge.

   We chill the drinks in the fridge before the party.

   Mom chilled the watermelon so it would taste better on a hot day.

   Similarcool, refrigerate, ice

   Oppositewarm, heat

2. 2
   verbslangintransitive

   To relax and do nothing much, often with friends.

   On Sunday I just chill on the couch and watch movies.

   Chill! We still have lots of time to finish.

   UsageOften said as an order: Chill! It can sound rude, especially to people you do not know well.

   Similarrelax, unwind, lounge, rest

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3. 3
   cold airnounusually singular

   A cold feeling in the air that is not extreme but feels unpleasant and goes right through you.

   I put on a sweater because of the chill in the house.

   The evening chill made us go inside early.

   UsageOften take the chill off something.

   Similarcold, coldness, coolness

   Oppositewarmth

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4. 4
   shiver of fearnouncountable

   A feeling of fear or worry that can make you shiver, as if you were cold.

   I felt a chill when the lights went out in the old house.

   The scary story gave everyone chills.

   UsageOften a chill ran down my spine or give someone chills.

   Similarshiver, shudder

5. 5
   nouncountable

   A sudden cold feeling that makes your body shake. It can be a sign that you are getting sick.

   She had a fever and chills all night.

   A sudden chill ran through his body when he stepped out of the hot shower.

   UsageOften catch a chill or fever and chills.

   Similarshiver

6. 6
   adjectiveslang

   Calm and relaxed, not worried or upset about things.

   My new boss is really chill, so work is not stressful.

   It was a chill party with music and snacks.

   UsageSay a chill person or she's chill.

   Similarrelaxed, laid-back, easygoing, mellow, carefree

   Oppositeuptight, tense

7. 7
   adjective

   Cold, but not very cold.

   We sat by the fire on a chill fall night.

   The chill air made my nose turn red.

   UsageSay a chill wind, but it's chilly for the weather.

   Similarchilly, cold, cool, brisk, raw

   Oppositewarm, hot

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8. 8
   nounusually singular

   A feeling of fear in a place or time that stops people from saying or doing what they want.

   After the new law passed, a chill fell over the town, and people stopped speaking out.

   The threats put a chill on free speech at the school.

   UsageOften cast a chill over something.

   Similarpall, damper

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9. 9
   verbfigurativelytransitive

   To make people less eager or hopeful, or to slow something down.

   Rising prices can chill people's interest in buying new cars.

   His angry words chilled the happy mood at dinner.

   UsageOften chill free speech.

   Similardampen, discourage, deter, inhibit, stifle

   Oppositeencourage, stimulate

10. 10
    noununcountable

    The quality of staying calm and not getting upset.

    Nothing ever upsets him. That guy has a lot of chill.

    My dog has no chill when the doorbell rings.

    UsageOften no chill or zero chill.

    Similarcalm, composure

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