chill

noun
UK: /tʃɪl/
US: /tʃɪl/

  1. A feeling of coldness.

    1. I felt a chill as soon as I stepped inside the old house. [ ] [ ]
    2. She felt a sudden chill despite the warm weather, making her shiver slightly. [ ] [ ]

  2. A quality of coldness in a person's character or behavior.

    1. There was a definite chill in his voice when he spoke to me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The manager's words had a chill, reflecting his unsympathetic attitude to problems. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

relax unwind easygoing calm
chill verb

  1. To make something become cold or colder.

    1. Chill the drinks before serving them to the guests. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm going to chill the soup in the fridge for a couple of hours. [ ] [ ]

  2. To relax and not worry about anything.

    1. Let's just chill at home tonight instead of going out. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a long day at work, I just want to chill and watch a movie. [ ] [ ]
chill adjective

  1. Cold, but not freezing.

    1. It's a chill evening, so you should wear a coat. [ ] [ ]
    2. The air was chill and damp, causing the hikers to quicken their pace. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relaxed and easy-going.

    1. He's a chill guy, always calm in difficult situations. [ ] [ ]
    2. The band had a chill vibe, making their music perfect for relaxing on the beach. [ ] [ ]
chill phrasal-verb

  1. To relax.

    1. Just chill out, everything will be alright. [ ] [ ]
    2. They decided to chill out by the pool after a long day of sightseeing. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chill" in English means: A feeling of coldness., A quality of coldness in a person's character or behavior..

The phonetic transcription of "chill" is /tʃɪl/ in British English and /tʃɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chill": relax, unwind, easygoing, calm.

Example usage of "chill": "I felt a chill as soon as I stepped inside the old house.". More examples on the page.