Definitions and Examples of chilly, cold, freezing
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Unpleasantly cool or cold.
Example
She put on a sweater because it was chilly outside.
Having a low temperature; not warm or hot.
Example
The water in the lake was cold even in the summer.
Extremely cold; below the freezing point of water.
Example
He had to wear a thick coat and gloves because it was freezing outside.
Key Differences: chilly vs cold vs freezing
- 1Chilly is a mild form of coldness that may cause discomfort but not extreme discomfort.
- 2Cold is a general term for a low temperature that can be uncomfortable but not necessarily dangerous.
- 3Freezing is a severe form of coldness that can be dangerous to human health if exposed for too long.
Effective Usage of chilly, cold, freezing
- 1Weather Forecast: Use these antonyms to describe different temperatures and weather conditions.
- 2Travel Planning: Incorporate these antonyms when planning trips to places with different climates.
- 3Describing Sensations: Use these antonyms to describe how you feel in different temperatures or environments.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of balmy are chilly, cold, and freezing. These words describe different degrees of coldness or warmth in the weather or environment. Use these antonyms to describe different temperatures and weather conditions, plan trips to places with different climates, and describe how you feel in different temperatures or environments.
