chillily

[ˈtʃɪlɪli]

chillily Definition

in a manner that is unfriendly or without warmth.

Using chillily: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chillily" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She greeted him chillily, barely acknowledging his presence.

  • Example

    The boss spoke to her employees chillily, making them feel uncomfortable.

  • Example

    He received the news chillily, showing no emotion.

chillily Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chillily

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Summary: chillily in Brief

'Chillily' [ˈtʃɪlɪli] is an adverb that describes a manner of behavior that is unfriendly or without warmth. It is often used to describe how someone greets or interacts with another person, as in 'She greeted him chillily, barely acknowledging his presence.' The word has synonyms such as 'coldly' and 'unemotionally,' and antonyms like 'warmly' and 'cordially.'