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Meaning of chill
The primary meaning of the word "chill" is to make or become cooler in temperature, or to feel or cause someone to feel relaxed and calm.
Etymology of chill
The word "chill" has its roots in Old English "ceald" or "céald", which is also the source of the Modern English word "cold"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe something that is cool or cold in temperature
Over time, the word has also taken on figurative meanings, such as to calm or soothe someone, or to reduce the intensity of a situation
Synonyms
calm
serene
peaceful
tranquil
quiet
still
gentle
soothing
cool
relaxed
laid-back
easygoing
composed
collected
unruffled
unflappable
placid
mild
temperate
subdued
restrained
muted
toned-down
softened
alleviated
mitigated
assuaged
soothed
comforted
eased
relieved
pacified
appeased
allayed
tranquilized
sedated
dulled
numbed
frozen
iced
frosty
chilly
wintry
icy
glacial
frigid
polar
arctic
frozen
numb
paralyzed
petrified
immobile
stationary
static
unmoving
unchanging
constant
steady
stable
firm
solid
unshakeable
Definitions
- To make or become cooler in temperature
- * To feel or cause someone to feel relaxed and calm
- * To reduce the intensity or excitement of something
- * To frighten or intimidate someone
Usage Examples
- The cold water will chill the wine to the perfect temperature
- * Take a few deep breaths and try to chill out, you're getting too worked up
- * The news of the accident sent a chill down my spine
- * The room was chilly, so I turned up the thermostat
Antonyms
hot
warm
heated
excited
agitated
upset
angry
furious
enraged
inflamed
passionate
fervent
zealous
enthusiastic
lively
energetic
vibrant
dynamic
intense
fierce
wild
frantic
hysterical
manic
frenzied
feverish
sweltering
scorching
sultry
stifling
oppressive
suffocating