Chilly
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Lacking emotional warmth or feeling, or describing a cold physical environment or an unfriendly, aloof manner.
“The atmosphere in the meeting room was decidedly chilly after the heated disagreement.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtʃɪli/
Syllables
chil·ly
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Wordle
Ends in LLY, a classic double-L word that catches Wordle players off guard when they expect a single L
Scrabble
Worth 14 points, Y (4 pts) and H (4 pts) give it solid value, and the double L is manageable on the rack
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