chillest

chill

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chil]
- /tʃɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chil]
- /tʃɪl/

Definitions of chillest word

noun chillest coldness, especially a moderate but uncomfortably penetrating coldness: the chill of evening. 1
noun chillest a sensation of cold, usually with shivering: She felt a slight chill from the open window. 1
noun chillest a feeling of sudden fear, anxiety, or alarm. 1
noun chillest sudden coldness of the body, as during the cold stage of an ague: fevers and chills. 1
noun chillest a depressing influence or sensation: His presence cast a chill over everyone. 1
noun chillest lack of warmth of feeling; unfriendliness; coolness. 1

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Origin of chillest

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English chile, Old English ci(e)le, cele coolness; akin to gelid, cool, cold

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Parts of speech for Chillest

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chillest popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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