Definitions and Examples of cold, chilly, freezing
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a low temperature; not warm or hot.
Example
She shivered in the cold wind and wished she had brought a jacket.
Somewhat cold; causing a feeling of mild discomfort or shivering.
Example
The water was chilly but refreshing on a hot day.
Extremely cold; below the freezing point of water.
Example
The freezing temperatures made it difficult to go outside without proper clothing.
Key Differences: cold vs chilly vs freezing
- 1Cold describes a temperature that is not warm or hot.
- 2Chilly describes a temperature that is somewhat cold and causes mild discomfort or shivering.
- 3Freezing describes an extremely cold temperature that is below the freezing point of water.
Effective Usage of cold, chilly, freezing
- 1Weather: Use these antonyms to describe the temperature outside.
- 2Food and Drinks: Use these antonyms to describe the temperature of food and drinks.
- 3Feelings: Use these antonyms to describe how you feel in different temperatures.
Remember this!
The antonyms of hottish describe temperatures ranging from cool to freezing. Cold is not warm or hot, chilly is somewhat cold and causes mild discomfort, and freezing is extremely cold. Use these antonyms to describe weather, food and drinks, and feelings in different temperatures.