chilly
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Water aerobics was thankfully in the indoor pool, but it was chilly getting out of the water.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
I was perplexed to read Mr. Oluseyi’s explanation for why stargazing can be a chilly experience.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The increase in temperature will not happen quickly, with chilly air expected to cling on for the next few days.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Along the California coast, this month is typically associated with “May gray,” persistent gray skies that keep temperatures relatively chilly.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
But still, every time Zara's eyes met mine, I almost felt something chilly pass over me, like how seeing a ghost is supposed to give you goose bumps.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
Vocabulary lists containing chilly
Wintry Words
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