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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Instead, Speech First brought only preemptive claims speculating that their members’ views might someday in the future be chilled.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
And unlike the superconducting loops favored by International Business Machines and Google, which must be chilled to temperatures colder than deep space, photonic interconnects can operate at room temperature.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
The committee is considering changes to the law, which many in the real estate industry believe has chilled development in the city.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
"We have big chillers that hold all of our chilled and frozen food across the city, where we'll see increased prices. We will feel a pinch and so will our charity partners downstream."
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
I suddenly felt numb, but my body was chilled.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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