Chill

usgb/tʃɪl/
noun

A feeling of coldness.

She felt a chill run down her spine.
Visual representation of "chill" - A feeling of coldness.

Often appears as...

  • feel a chill
  • send a chill
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Sensory Experience

Use 'chill' to describe physical sensations related to coldness that affect the body.

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A sudden chill made her shiver.
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Negative Emotion

'Chill' often implies discomfort due to the feeling of cold.

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The eerie silence in the forest gave him a chill.
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