Meaning & use
chilly
Uncomfortably cold, or, describing behavior, noticeably unfriendly or lacking in warmth.
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It was a chilly morning, so we wore jackets on our walk to school.
Her chilly reply made it clear she was still upset about the argument.
A note on using this word
"Chilly" is milder than "freezing" and works equally well for weather or for an unwelcoming manner.
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