Learn how to use the comparative “chillier” and superlative “chilliest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “chilliest”?

The comparative form of “chilliest” is “chillier”.

Example

The weather today is chillier than yesterday.

Example

I prefer a chillier room for sleeping.

What is the superlative form of “chilliest”?

The superlative form of “chilliest” is “chilliest”.

Example

Among all the seasons, winter is the chilliest.

Example

The ice hotel is known for being the chilliest place to stay.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with chilly, chillier, and chilliest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more chilly' and 'most chilly' are not used because they sound awkward. Instead, chillier and chilliest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Chilly does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: ChillyChillier Superlative: ChillyChilliest

Expressions with similar meanings to “chillier”

Used to describe something that is colder in temperature

Example

The ice cream is colder than the hot coffee.

Used to describe something that is colder with a frosty or icy quality

Example

The air in the freezer is frostier than outside.

A slightly formal way of expressing increased coldness

Example

The Arctic winter is more frigid than any other season.

Expressions with similar meanings to “chilliest”

Similar to chilliest, this emphasizes extreme coldness

Example

The water in the polar regions is the coldest on Earth.

Used to describe the highest level of coldness with a frosty or icy quality

Example

The frostiest day of the year is usually in January.

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of coldness

Example

The most frigid temperatures are found in Antarctica.

Using than with comparative “chillier”

When using the comparative form chillier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Today is chillier than yesterday." Here, than is used to show that the temperature of 'today' is lower than the temperature of 'yesterday'.

How can I use this expression in context?

“chillier” and “chilliest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Weather

    The winter months are chillier than the summer months.

    The winter months are chillier than the summer months.

  • 2Rooms and Spaces

    The basement is always chillier than the rest of the house.

    The basement is always chillier than the rest of the house.

  • 3Food and Drinks

    I prefer my drinks chillier than room temperature.

    I prefer my drinks chillier than room temperature.

  • 4Locations

    The mountain peak is the chilliest spot in the area.

    The mountain peak is the chilliest spot in the area.

  • 5Clothing and Accessories

    She wore her chilliest coat to stay warm in the snow.

    She wore her chilliest coat to stay warm in the snow.

Related idioms and phrases

Cold as ice

To be extremely cold.

Example

After being outside in the snow, her hands were cold as ice.

Bundle up

To dress warmly, especially in cold weather.

Example

It's freezing outside, so make sure to bundle up before going out.

Ice-cold stare

A cold and intense gaze that conveys disapproval or hostility.

Example

When she found out about the betrayal, she gave him an ice-cold stare.

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