Weather words
What does “chilly” mean?
Chilly: the weather is not cold, it is just being distant.
Uncomfortably cool, cold enough to notice but not truly cold.
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“Chilly this morning, warmer later.”
More about chilly
Chilly sits between cool and cold, often a breezy 40s to 50s°F. It is the word for the first cold mornings of autumn.
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What I think of chilly
Chilly: the weather is not cold, it is just being distant.
Chilly is cold with the volume turned down.
Chilly mornings: when the duvet makes its strongest argument.
Words people compare it with
- Nippy: Chilly in a sharp, noticeable way, especially in the morning or evening.
- Parky: British slang for cold, especially chilly air.
- Brisk: Cold and fresh, usually with a breeze that wakes you up.
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