chilled
Britishadjective
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(of a person) feeling cold
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(of food or drink) kept cool
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Also: chilled-out. informal relaxed or easy-going in character or behaviour
Example Sentences
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About 10 years after first reading about Manson, she made a discovery that chilled her to her core: She was not only related to Manson — she was his granddaughter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
This summer, though, I’ve been turning them into a chilled blueberry soup with yogurt and buttermilk.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
Those distinct layers of chilled dough and butter are what create puff pastry’s dramatic height, so if the sheet begins to feel limp or greasy, return it to the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Whether buying a chilled coconut at the beach or paying rent, Brazil's free PIX system has become the dominant way of making payments in Latin America's largest economy, with just a smartphone.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Here we sat, our backs chilled by the ancient stone, our ears and hearts warmed by the music.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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