chilling | ||
1. | [ adjective ] so scary as to cause chills and shudders | |
Synonyms: | scary shivery shuddery scarey | |
Examples: | "the most terrible and shuddery...tales of murder and revenge" |
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Related terms: | alarming | |
2. | [ noun ] (physics) the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature | |
Synonyms: | cooling temperature_reduction | |
Related terms: | temperature_change refrigeration freeze heat_dissipation cool cool | |
Similar spelling: |
chilliness challenge challenger cholangitis challenging coiling ceiling |