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chilly

chilly

Meaning of chilly

English

a little cold, so you may need a jacket

Deutsch

leicht kalt; frisch und etwas ungemütlich

chilly

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈtʃɪli/
American English
/ˈtʃɪli/

chilly with German translation

chilly usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

It's chilly this morning.

Heute Morgen ist es kühl.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

A chilly wind blows through the window.

Ein kühler Wind weht durch das Fenster.

chilly synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between chilly, nippy, cool, crisp, brisk, and fresh

N
🇬🇧English
nippy

informal, mostly British

A2rare word

ENIt's a bit nippy this morning; you might want a scarf.

🇬🇧English

moderately cold, often pleasant

A2very often

ENIt's cool this evening, not cold enough for gloves.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

pleasantly cold and dry

A2often

ENThe morning air was crisp and clear.

B
🇬🇧English
brisk

invigoratingly cold

A2often

ENWe enjoyed a brisk walk in the cool air.

🇬🇧English

British: rather cold

A2often

ENIt's fresh outside this morning — perfect for a run.

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chilly belongs to the topic "Types of Weather →". Start with a short set of 4 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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chilly meaning: what does it mean?

a little cold, so you may need a jacket

chilly pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

chilly is pronounced as /ˈtʃɪli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

chilly definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Heute Morgen ist es kühl. Translation: It's chilly this morning.

Is chilly part of Types of Weather vocabulary?

Yes, chilly can be learned in the Types of Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is chilly part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, chilly can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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