Chilling
adjective
Causing feelings of fear or worry.
She told us a chilling story about a ghost in her house.
Often appears as...
- a chilling story
- chilling news
adjective
Cooling or lowering temperature.
There is a chilling breeze coming from the window.
Often appears as...
- chilling winds
- chilling temperature
verb
The act of making something cold or cool.
She is chilling the wine for tonight's dinner.
Often appears as...
- chilling drinks
- chilling wine
verb
Spending time relaxing.
He's just chilling at home today.
Often appears as...
- chilling at home
- chilling out
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
adjective
Causing feelings of fear or worry.
She told us a chilling story about a ghost in her house.
Often appears as...
- a chilling story
- chilling news
adjective
Cooling or lowering temperature.
There is a chilling breeze coming from the window.
Often appears as...
- chilling winds
- chilling temperature
verb
The act of making something cold or cool.
She is chilling the wine for tonight's dinner.
Often appears as...
- chilling drinks
- chilling wine
verb
Spending time relaxing.
He's just chilling at home today.
Often appears as...
- chilling at home
- chilling out
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
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Pro Tip 1/3Fear Inducing
Use 'chilling' to describe something that gives you goosebumps because it's scary.
The chilling sound outside made me too afraid to sleep.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
'Chilling' often implies that the fear felt is deep and impactful, not just superficial.
The documentary presented chilling evidence of the paranormal.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Matters
Reserve 'chilling' for situations that are truly ominous or frightening, not just mildly scary.
The villain's chilling laughter echoed in the dark alley.
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And we have a lot of heat energy to absorb. But using water can get us into deep trouble. For one thing, its freezing point is zero degrees Celsius. Since water expands as it freezes, a cold winter night could mean a cracked radiator and a damaged engine block, a chilling prospect.
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and now as a small food business owner who sits at the intersection between our consumers and producers, I've been exposed to one of the most ecologically and economically intensive industries in the world, and throughout my work, I've witnessed a chilling irony.
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This has a chilling effect on people's ability to use the Internet to hold government accountable. So we have a situation in the world today where in more and more countries the relationship between citizens and governments is mediated through the Internet,
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that drives the plot of the Handmaid's Tale. Ultimately, the novel's exploration of the consequences of complacency, and how power can be wielded unfairly, makes Atwood's chilling vision of a dystopian regime ever relevant.
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How we must respond to...
and you gave this chilling warning that the world was in danger, at some point, of a major pandemic. People watching that talk now, their hair stands up on the back of their neck -- it is exactly what we're living through.
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How we can help the...
and, sometimes, that's just where they're kind of chilling while they figure things out. All of our journeys are made up of a series of rest stops, accelerations, losses and wins. We have a responsibility to make sure
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How cults rewire the...
And so I decided to write a book, a memoir, about this decade of my life. And toward the end of writing that book there was a documentary that came out. It was on Jonestown. And it had a chilling effect on me.
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Ugly history: The 1937...
Meanwhile, the memory of the Haitian massacre remains a chilling reminder of how power-hungry leaders can manipulate people into turning against their lifelong neighbors.
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Swimming Marine Iguanas...
the ocean this male must praise as quickly as he in these chilling waters his body temperature falls fast
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submerge our cities atlantis has a chilling residence in our modern world
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Under the hood: The...
And we have a lot of heat energy to absorb. But using water can get us into deep trouble. For one thing, its freezing point is zero degrees Celsius. Since water expands as it freezes, a cold winter night could mean a cracked radiator and a damaged engine block, a chilling prospect.
Video examples
Why you should shop at...
and now as a small food business owner who sits at the intersection between our consumers and producers, I've been exposed to one of the most ecologically and economically intensive industries in the world, and throughout my work, I've witnessed a chilling irony.
Video examples
Rebecca MacKinnon: Let's...
This has a chilling effect on people's ability to use the Internet to hold government accountable. So we have a situation in the world today where in more and more countries the relationship between citizens and governments is mediated through the Internet,
Video examples
Why should you read "The...
that drives the plot of the Handmaid's Tale. Ultimately, the novel's exploration of the consequences of complacency, and how power can be wielded unfairly, makes Atwood's chilling vision of a dystopian regime ever relevant.
Video examples
How we must respond to...
and you gave this chilling warning that the world was in danger, at some point, of a major pandemic. People watching that talk now, their hair stands up on the back of their neck -- it is exactly what we're living through.
Video examples
How we can help the...
and, sometimes, that's just where they're kind of chilling while they figure things out. All of our journeys are made up of a series of rest stops, accelerations, losses and wins. We have a responsibility to make sure
Video examples
How cults rewire the...
And so I decided to write a book, a memoir, about this decade of my life. And toward the end of writing that book there was a documentary that came out. It was on Jonestown. And it had a chilling effect on me.
Video examples
Ugly history: The 1937...
Meanwhile, the memory of the Haitian massacre remains a chilling reminder of how power-hungry leaders can manipulate people into turning against their lifelong neighbors.
Video examples
Swimming Marine Iguanas...
the ocean this male must praise as quickly as he in these chilling waters his body temperature falls fast
Video examples
Ancient Tsunami? PIPE The...
submerge our cities atlantis has a chilling residence in our modern world
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ASAP Rocky
American Rapper
I'm the CEO of A$AP Worldwide. But as you can see, when I'm with them, everybody's equal. We don't really base our love off of finances or who's superior by financial status. We're all equal. When I'm with them, I'm letting them shine 'cause it's just like how it used to be. They still there. I'm just chilling out front.
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Russell Smith
Canadian Novelist
In the best stories, people are morally complex; they are flawed. We read them because the world is flawed, and we want to see it truthfully represented. And because it can be thrilling to be shocked and upset, and even to feel, for chilling moments, what it's like to be a bad person.
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Bill Hader
American Actor
To be honest, I watch way more dramatic films when I'm chilling at home. I think when you work in comedy, you just want something different in your private life. Makes you feel balanced, I guess.
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Jerry Trainor
American Actor
I think my fans would probably be surprised to know I'm not insane - I'm not a crazy person in real life. I'm a pretty low-key dude. I like chilling at home and playing with my dog.
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Lil Baby
American Musician
I used to always be in Atlanta, chilling. I didn't really have as much to do. So I would gamble as a hobby. Now I'd rather go into the studio and try to make me a hit.
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Vernon A. Walters
American Public Servant
I don't think we should tell them what we're going to do in advance. Let them think. Worry. Wonder. Uncertainty is the most chilling thing of all.
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Jack Lowden
Scottish Actor
I hate chilling. I hate even the notion of chilling. I like doing stuff.
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RJ Barrett
Canadian Athlete
I just like chilling with my friends, playing 'NBA 2K' and stuff.
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Liz Tuccillo
American Writer
The Look of Silence' was an unforgettable, chilling documentary.
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Niall Horan
American Musician
I just like sitting at home, chilling and watching a movie.
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ASAP Rocky
American Rapper
I'm the CEO of A$AP Worldwide. But as you can see, when I'm with them, everybody's equal. We don't really base our love off of finances or who's superior by financial status. We're all equal. When I'm with them, I'm letting them shine 'cause it's just like how it used to be. They still there. I'm just chilling out front.
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Russell Smith
Canadian Novelist
In the best stories, people are morally complex; they are flawed. We read them because the world is flawed, and we want to see it truthfully represented. And because it can be thrilling to be shocked and upset, and even to feel, for chilling moments, what it's like to be a bad person.
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Bill Hader
American Actor
To be honest, I watch way more dramatic films when I'm chilling at home. I think when you work in comedy, you just want something different in your private life. Makes you feel balanced, I guess.
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Jerry Trainor
American Actor
I think my fans would probably be surprised to know I'm not insane - I'm not a crazy person in real life. I'm a pretty low-key dude. I like chilling at home and playing with my dog.
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Lil Baby
American Musician
I used to always be in Atlanta, chilling. I didn't really have as much to do. So I would gamble as a hobby. Now I'd rather go into the studio and try to make me a hit.
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Vernon A. Walters
American Public Servant
I don't think we should tell them what we're going to do in advance. Let them think. Worry. Wonder. Uncertainty is the most chilling thing of all.
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Jack Lowden
Scottish Actor
I hate chilling. I hate even the notion of chilling. I like doing stuff.
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RJ Barrett
Canadian Athlete
I just like chilling with my friends, playing 'NBA 2K' and stuff.
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Liz Tuccillo
American Writer
The Look of Silence' was an unforgettable, chilling documentary.
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Niall Horan
American Musician
I just like sitting at home, chilling and watching a movie.
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