Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chilling
adjective
/ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
Definition
Causing a feeling of fear or unease; very cold or causing a sensation of cold.
Examples
- The chilling wind swept through the valley, making everyone shiver.
- Her chilling laughter echoed in the dark room.
- The movie had a chilling ending that left the audience in shock.
Meaning
The state of creating an eerie or discomforting atmosphere, or describing something that is noticeably cold.
Synonyms
- frigid
- unsettling
- terrifying
- cooling
- spine-chilling
