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Chilly

/ˈtʃɪli/adjective
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Chilly refers to a temperature that is unpleasantly cool or cold, often making one shiver or seek warmth, such as on a crisp winter evening. In modern usage, it can also describe an emotionally distant or unfriendly atmosphere, like a chilly conversation with an old friend, adding a layer of interpersonal nuance to everyday descriptions.

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