Definitions and Examples of cold, cool, chilly
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a low temperature; lacking warmth.
Example
She shivered in the cold wind and wished she had brought a jacket.
Moderately cold; not warm or hot.
Example
The water in the lake was cool and refreshing on a hot summer day.
Uncomfortably cool or cold.
Example
He wrapped himself in a blanket to keep warm in the chilly room.
Key Differences: cold vs cool vs chilly
- 1Cold is a general term that describes a low temperature or lack of warmth.
- 2Cool is a more moderate term that describes a temperature that is not warm or hot.
- 3Chilly is a term that describes a temperature that is uncomfortably cool or cold.
Effective Usage of cold, cool, chilly
- 1Weather: Use these antonyms to describe the temperature outside or indoors.
- 2Food and Drinks: Use cold and cool to describe food and drinks that are served at a low temperature.
- 3Emotions: Use cold and chilly to describe emotions such as a cold or chilly reception.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of recalescent are cold, cool, and chilly. These words describe a lack of warmth or heat. Use them to describe the temperature, food and drinks, and emotions.
