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Chilly vs Coldly - What's the difference?

chilly | coldly |

As an adjective chilly

is cold enough to cause shivering; or suddenly feeling cold.

As an adverb coldly is

in a cold or uncaring manner.

chilly

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Cold enough to cause shivering; or suddenly feeling cold
    • I'm getting rather chilly over here - could you shut the window please?
  • Unfriendly or distant and cool
    • ''She gave me a chilly look when I suggested it

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * chill * chillily * chilliness

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    coldly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • in a cold or uncaring manner