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CHILLY Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word chilly. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word chilly. (close relations)
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brisk
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• quick and energetic

• imparting vitality and energy

• very active

verb

• become brisk

cold
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

• extended meanings; especially of psychological coldness; without human warmth or emotion

noun

• a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)

• the absence of heat

• the sensation produced by low temperatures

adjective satellite

• having lost freshness through passage of time

• (color) giving no sensation of warmth

• marked by errorless familiarity

• lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new

• so intense as to be almost uncontrollable

• sexually unresponsive

• without compunction or human feeling

• feeling or showing no enthusiasm

• unconscious from a blow or shock or intoxication

• of a seeker; far from the object sought

• lacking the warmth of life

cool
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

• inducing the impression of coolness; used especially of greens and blues and violets when referring to color

• psychologically cool and unenthusiastic; unfriendly or unresponsive or showing dislike

noun

• the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature

• great coolness and composure under strain

adjective satellite

• marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional

• being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

• used of a quantity or amount (especially of money) for emphasis

• fashionable and attractive at the time; often skilled or socially adept

verb

• make cool or cooler

• loose heat

• lose intensity

crisp
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat

adjective satellite

• (of something seen or heard) clearly defined

• tender and brittle

• pleasantly cold and invigorating

• pleasingly firm and fresh

• (of hair) in small tight curls

• brief and to the point; effectively cut short

verb

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

• make brown and crisp by heating

freezing
adjectiveadj
noun

• the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid

frigid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• sexually unresponsive

• extremely cold

• devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

frosty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

• covered with frost

• pleasantly cold and invigorating

icy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

• extremely cold

• covered with or containing or consisting of ice

• shiny and slick as with a thin coating of ice

nippy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• a sharp biting taste

• pleasantly cold and invigorating

wintry
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characteristic of or occurring in winter

adjective satellite

• devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

chili pepper
nounn
noun

• plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red

• very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency

chili con carne
nounn
noun

• ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans

chili powder
nounn
noun

• powder made of ground chili peppers mixed with e.g. cumin and garlic and oregano

chile
nounn
noun

• very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency

• a republic in southern South America on the western slopes of the Andes on the south Pacific coast

chili
verb, nounv, n
noun

• ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans

• very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency

chilli
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency

parky
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• appreciably or disagreeably cold

Best Hypernyms For CHILLY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for chilly, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
cold condition cool feeling sensation temperature weather
Phrases (1)
hot pepper

Alternatives for BRISK

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