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chilling

/ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Creating a feeling of coldness or calmness.

  • Verb

    Spending time in a cool or calm environment.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with chilling
thrilling , filling , chillingWill , grilling
Variants
List of all variants of chilling that leads to same result
chilling , chillingly , chill , chilled , chills , bone-chilling , spine-chilling , chill out , chilled out , chilling out , chills out , pre-chill , pre-chilled , pre-chilling , pre-chills , prechill , prechilled , prechilling , prechills
Forms
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chiller, chillier, chillest


Etymology
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Originally meant 'feeling cold' or 'freezing'. Derived from the Old English word 'cēlan' meaning 'to chill' or 'to cool'.


Trivia
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  1. Chilling is often used in the title of horror movies and books to create a sense of suspense and fear.

  2. The term 'chill bumps' refers to the goosebumps that appear on the skin when one is cold or scared.


Related Concepts
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  1. Relaxation: Chilling is often used in conjunction with relaxation, as it creates a calming and soothing environment.

  2. Cold weather: Chilling is a natural response to cold weather, as the body tries to regulate its temperature.


Culture
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Chilling is often associated with relaxation and leisure activities, such as sitting by a fireplace, having a picnic in the park, or watching a movie. It can also be used figuratively to describe a calming or soothing effect.

How to Memorize "chilling"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a cool, refreshing breeze on a hot day, or a cozy fireplace on a cold winter night.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'chilling' with feelings of calmness and relaxation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'C-H-I-L-L-I-N-G' to remember the definition: 'Creating a Hearing of Icy, Lovely, Leisurely, Invigorating, Natural, Gloomy'.


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