Synonyms for chilling

Grammar : Adj

Spell : chil-ing

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃɪl ɪŋ

Définition of chilling

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 frightening

Example sentences :

Marthe had felt a cold breath, chilling the roots of her hair.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

I dare say my gaze was of the most chilling character and steady.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

It was chilling to meet with this unexpected and sudden check at so critical a moment.
Extract from : « Homeward Bound » by James Fenimore Cooper

It is a chilling thought to doubt, yet how can we have confidence!
Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski

The horror once more was chilling his blood, floating before his eyes.
Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

But if his reception in the refectory was chilling, his welcome in the courtyard was warm enough.
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

After that there was a chilling and hideous silence, as if something awful were about to occur.
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

A moment of chilling silence was followed by an under-breath of gossip.
Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine

I was deep in the Mile End Road, when a chilling thought came to me.
Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine

It was like a splash of cold water in the face, at once awakening and chilling.
Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

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