Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bone-chilling
adjective
/ˈboʊn ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
Definition
Causing a feeling of fear or intense cold.
Examples
- The bone-chilling wind cut through my jacket.
- She told a bone-chilling ghost story by the campfire.
- It was a bone-chilling night, perfect for a horror movie marathon.
Meaning
The term ‘bone-chilling’ describes something that is so cold that it seems to penetrate to the very bones, often used to convey a sense of fear or discomfort.
Synonyms
- Frigid
- Chilling
- Ice-cold
- Frightening
- Hair-raising
