chilly
gb/t͡ʃˈɪli/ us/t͡ʃˈɪli/
A2
Angličtina
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adjective
A2
property
1
uncomfortably but not severely cold
A little too cold in a way that does not feel nice, especially in the air or in a room.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is chilly; [someone] feels chilly
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "chilly" with "chili" (the spicy food or pepper), which are different words with different spellings. They may also use "chilly" for extremely low, freezing temperatures; in those cases, words like "freezing" or "icy" are more natural. Another confusion is between "chilly" and "chill"; "chilly" is mainly an adjective for temperature, while "chill" is more often a noun or verb.
Synonyma
cool (Suggests a lower temperature but not always uncomfortable; 'chilly' usually feels less pleasant.)
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cold (Stronger and more general; can refer to much lower, even painful temperatures compared to 'chilly'.)
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nippy (Informal; often used for weather that feels sharply, quickly cold.)
Antonyma
warm (Describes a higher, comfortable temperature instead of an uncomfortably cool one.)
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cosy (Emphasizes comfortable, pleasant warmth, often indoors, opposite of a chilly environment.)
Kolokace
chilly morning
|chilly evening
|chilly wind
|chilly room
|a bit chilly
|feel chilly
Témata
weather
|daily life
|nature
|daily_life
Příklady
- It gets quite chilly in the office after 5 p.m.
- The evenings are starting to feel chilly now that autumn has arrived.
- Take a jacket; it might be chilly by the time we come home.
- We had a picnic, but a chilly wind made us leave early.
- She wrapped a blanket around her shoulders because the room was a bit chilly.
Učební příklady
- It is chilly outside today.
- I feel chilly, so I will put on a sweater.
- The room was chilly, and everyone kept their coats on.
- The wind is chilly near the sea.
- The nights can be chilly in the mountains.
adjective
B2
property
2
emotionally cold or unfriendly
Not friendly or warm in the way you speak or act to someone.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] gives [someone] a chilly [reaction]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "chilly" here means that a person is relaxed or "cool" in a positive way. In this emotional sense, "chilly" is negative and means not friendly or warm. It is also more about behavior or attitude in a situation (a chilly reply, a chilly reception) than about a basic personality trait.
Synonyma
frosty (Very similar; often a bit stronger and more clearly disapproving than "chilly.")
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distant (Focuses on emotional or social distance rather than temperature; can sound slightly more formal or psychological.)
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cold (More general and often stronger; can suggest a lack of human feeling, not just politeness without warmth.)
Antonyma
warm (Describes friendly and kind behavior, the opposite of emotionally cold or chilly behavior.)
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welcoming (Emphasizes making someone feel accepted and comfortable, the opposite of a chilly reception.)
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friendly (General opposite for a person's manner or attitude toward others.)
Kolokace
chilly reception
|chilly response
|chilly silence
|chilly manner
|chilly tone
|chilly relationship
Témata
emotions
|relationships
|social
|communication
Příklady
- The proposal received a chilly reception from the board.
- He gave her a chilly nod and walked away without a word.
- There was a chilly silence in the room after his comment.
- Her email was polite but noticeably chilly in tone.
- Relations between the two countries have grown increasingly chilly in recent years.
Učební příklady
- My boss gave a chilly answer to my idea.
- She was nice, but her smile felt a little chilly.
- He said hello, but his voice was chilly.
- The team got a chilly reception from the fans.
- After the argument, there was a chilly silence at dinner.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
chilly
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈɪli/
US/t͡ʃˈɪli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
chilly (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (chilly)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: chilly
- Comparative: chillier
- Superlative: chilliest
Příbuzná slova
Forms
chillier
adjective
chilliest
adjective
Core family
chill
noun A2
Related words
chilled
adjective
chilling
adjective
Advanced or less common
chilliness
noun
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