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chilly

chilly

Meaning of chilly

English

a little cold, so you may need a jacket

中文

有点冷,让人感到微寒

chilly

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈtʃɪli/
American English
/ˈtʃɪli/

chilly with Chinese translation

chilly usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

It's chilly outside this morning, so put on an extra layer.

早上外面凉飕飕的,多穿一件吧。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

Fall evenings are chilly.

秋天的晚上凉飕飕的。

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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What does chilly mean?

a little cold, so you may need a jacket

How do you pronounce chilly?

chilly is pronounced /ˈtʃɪli/.

How is chilly used in a sentence?

早上外面凉飕飕的,多穿一件吧。 Translation: It's chilly outside this morning, so put on an extra layer.

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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