Antonyms for chill

Grammar : Adj, noun, verb

Spell : chil

Phonetic Transcription : tʃɪl

Definition of chill

Origin : Old English ciele, cele "cold, coolness, chill, frost," from Proto-Germanic *kal- "to be cold," from PIE root *gel- "cold" (see cold). According to OED, the word seems to have been obsolete after c.1400 (displaced by cold) and the modern use is a back-formation since c.1600 from the verb.

adj cold, raw
adj unfriendly, aloof
noun cold conditions
verb make cold
verb discourage

Example sentences :

It was a cold light, and the chill of it went through Andrew.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

The eyes that had always been warm in their glances on her were chill now.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

The Trainer's words, "The mare's coughin'," struck a chill to her heart.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

Among its pebbles her feet still ran on, under the chill of icy water.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

She was at the stove, where an armful of kindling had been set off to take the chill out of the house.
Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius

I had been cold all day, but that is a very different thing from having a chill.
Extract from : « A Woman Tenderfoot » by Grace Gallatin Seton-Thompson

The sight of him frightened Peter, striking a chill to his heart.
Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard

But I can't stay out long, 'cause it'll soon be time for me to have my chill.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

With the chill of unwelcome still upon them the officers said little.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

To the devil with this dismal darkness, wrapping itself about one with a chill!
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

Synonyms for chill

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