chilling

adjective
UK: /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
US: /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/

  1. Making you feel very cold.

    1. The chilling wind cut right through my coat.
    2. A chilling breeze swept across the open fields as dusk approached.

  2. Frightening or causing a feeling of fear.

    1. That was a chilling story about a ghost.
    2. The chilling effect of the new regulations has scared away many investors.

  3. Relaxing and refreshing.

    1. We spent a chilling afternoon by the lake.
    2. The chilling music helped to create a calm and peaceful atmosphere during yoga.

Synonyms

alarming refreshing terrifying
chilling verb

  1. Making someone or something cold.

    1. I am chilling the drinks in the fridge.
    2. The refrigerator is chilling the leftovers from dinner efficiently.

  2. To frighten or terrify someone.

    1. The movie was chilling the kids.
    2. His angry outburst was chilling those who witnessed it.

  3. To relax and calm down.

    1. I'm just chilling at home tonight.
    2. After a long day at work, he enjoyed chilling out on the couch.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chilling" in English means: Making you feel very cold., Frightening or causing a feeling of fear., Relaxing and refreshing..

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

Synonyms for "chilling": alarming, refreshing, terrifying.

Example usage of "chilling": "The chilling wind cut right through my coat.". More examples on the page.