Definitions and Examples of cold, chilly, freezing
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a low temperature; lacking warmth or heat.
Example
She felt cold in the winter breeze and put on a jacket.
Uncomfortably cool or cold; lacking warmth.
Example
The chilly wind made her shiver despite wearing a sweater.
At or below the freezing point of water; very cold.
Example
The freezing temperatures made it difficult to go outside without proper clothing.
Key Differences: cold vs chilly vs freezing
- 1Cold is a general term that describes a lack of warmth or heat.
- 2Chilly is a more specific term that denotes an uncomfortable coolness or coldness.
- 3Freezing is a term that describes a temperature at or below the freezing point of water, which is very cold.
Effective Usage of cold, chilly, freezing
- 1Weather Reports: Use these antonyms to describe weather conditions.
- 2Food and Drinks: Use toasty to describe warm food or drinks and cold, chilly, or freezing to describe cold ones.
- 3Body Sensations: Use these antonyms to describe how your body feels in different temperatures.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of toasty are cold, chilly, and freezing. Use these words to describe weather conditions, food and drinks, and body sensations. Cold is a general term, chilly denotes an uncomfortable coolness, and freezing describes a very low temperature.
