chilling

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
  2. verb depress or discourage
  3. verb make cool or cooler

Etymology

From Middle English chilling, chelling, chyllinge, chillynge, chillande, equivalent to chill + -ing.

In classic literature

Synonyms

cooling, temperature reduction

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